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Colleges and Industrial Institutes For Negro Youths in THE HOLIDAY NUMBER Dec.20 THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME 13 NUMBER 50 BLUE GRASS STATE PADUCAH'S ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST PICKED UP WHILE PASSING THROUGH THE CITY. ROUNDS OF MERRY HAPPENINGS Gaieties in Societies Realms -- Weddings and Their Anniversaries -- Interesting News Gathered From Other Points. Newsy Notes. Taylor, Texas, Special—The Central A. M. E. Conference convened in this city on the 25th of November, and continued until Sunday night. There were a great number of preachers and visitors who attended the conference. The Taylorites joined Rev. Howard and his soldiers to entertain the conference. The gathering was under the ruling gavel of Bishop Saulters. The Pleasure Seeker Club of Taylor gave a social in honor of visiting young ladies of Bastrop and other cities, Saturday night, Nov. 1, at Masonic Hall. The guests from Bastrop were Miss P. McNeil, Misses C. Hodge and F. Hodge, Laura Herring, H. Jones. Of Taylor—Misses Maud Sampson, Jessie Waters, Birthney Robinson, Louise Greating, Mattie Evans. The following gentlemen were present: Nathan Williams, John Nelson, Ben. Waters, Chas. Waters, H. Hines, Z. Poole, John Tanner, of Brenham, Rube Jones, of Bastrop, A. F. Ross and Warn Blackshear made a flying trip to Brenham Saturday night. Chas. Waters has accepted a position as cotton sampler for a Milroy cotton firm. The A. M. E. Church was elaborately prepared to receive the conference. If there is a preacher that deserves credit it is Rev. Howard. Miss Pickett and Mr. Davis were married at the First Baptist Church, Wednesday night, Nov. 28. Both of them are society people of this place. The church was crowded to its capacity. Miss Hamplinton presided at the organ. Rev. Smith officiated. If you want The Freeman see John Tanner, agent. Subscribe now and start with the new year, but you must pay because that is biz. Dr. A. J. Moore is now in your city. He is a colored man. Office in Thomson building. They looked for him last Saturday night, but he did not get there, Mrs. T. Allocn, of Brenham is in the city. John Nelson had an accident at the Press, last week, receiving a bad cut just below the eye by a wild band. Readers of The Freeman are Chas. Waters, Miss Maud Sampson, Ben. Waters, Messrs. Hall, Neale Buckhanan, A. F. Ross, Mrs. Gibson. An Enjoyable Day. Holly Springs, Miss., Special.-The Rev. W. C. Clay reports a very nice time indeed on the 23 cult. S. S. Pascal left for his home at Marianna, Ark., where he begin his school on the 2 inst, and will return in the spring. The students of Rust were highly pleased with the Thanksgiving program. It began with our usual Thanksgiving dinner, and at 2:20 o'clock we all assembled in front of Rust hall, and after devotional exercises, conducted by the president, a poem was read by L. A. Pascal, entitled "Planting a Tree;" then followed the tree planting, and the match games of base ball and basket ball; first between 1st and 2nd 9s of the young women and then between the young men. The regular monthly joint program followed by the monthly social was rendered Friday night, Nov. 30, with Miss Jeanette Coleman in the chair. The citizens and all present expressed themselves as highly pleased. The program was as follows: Quartette, Annie Davis, Alma Lashy, Adella Valaint, Maggie Houston; declaation, "The Battle of Neasby," Malachi C. Collins; recitation, "Papa was stumped," Maggie Shaw; solo, "A Bird from O'er the sea," Mary Ross; a mock trial, J. B. Redmond et al. News of Importance. Ocean Springs, Miss., Special.—Thanks giving services were held at all the leading churches on the 29th. Miss Florence Bardwell, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mrs. W. L. Carter, has been appointed teacher in the Ocean Springs high school. A better selection could not have been made. Miss Victoria N. Wallace has resigned her job as assistant postmistress in the Ocean Springs postoffice. Miss Asoleone Smith, of Mobile, has been appointed in the Ocean Springs postoffice to fill the vacancy caused by Miss V. N. Wallace. That wedding that was much talked of has not come off yet. Letters held by a certain man of the town promises to make things look bad for some one. Better go slow, young lady, or you will be sorry for your actions. The work on the new M. E. Church will soon begin. Prof. W. O. Smyer wears bright smiles upon his face, and we are informed that it is caused by a donation to his school by Mrs. Fields, of New York, of a new heater and black boards for the school. Postmaster Keys left for Hot Springs, Ark., on the 3d, in search of health. Miss Deceiver will spend her Christmas in Mobile. The Freeman is very popular in this section. Tuskegee Notes. Tuskegee's exhibit at the Alabama State fair received a gold medal diploma, which is the highest character of awards given by the officers of the fair. The Endowment Fund of the institution now amounts to $14,050. Principal Washington is in the north endeavoring to raise the necessary amount to reach the $500,000, which he desires. A northern lady sent Principal Washington a cheek this week for $4,000, which is to be used in the erection of the new hospital. Buffett F. E. Pound VICKSBURG NEWS Vicksburg, Miss., Special.-The 20th Century club gave a most brilliant reception at the residence of Mrs. Robison, Wednesday Nov. 27; the guest of honor being Miss Lulu Thomas and Since Jackson, of Natchez, Miss. Those present were: Misses Lulu Thomas, of Natchez, Minnie Tyril, Lillie Gillispie, Artimese Robison; Messrs. Hince Jackson, Parker Matthews, Frank Arnold, Thomas Buckner, Edward H. Sterling, George Rice, Manuel Leonard, Will Owens, Eugene Cullins, Oscar Blowe, a very popular young man here, is employed at Berdon Brothers on Washington street Oscar is up to date. A very pretty home wedding was celebrated Nov. 28 at the home of the bride's mother, 1110 S. Washington street; the contracting parties being Miss Rosie Johnson and Mr. Theodore Thomas. Rev. Amos Johnson officiating. The bridesmaid was Miss Birdie Robins, best man, Mr. James Johnson. The presents were numerous and valuable. The Freeman joins the many friends in extending its best wishes for a bright future. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas are pleasantly located at their home, 310 China street. Lookout for the holiday number of The Freeman; it will be full of news, and only 5a a copy. Louie Garret is proprietor of a first class fish market on Jackson market. The Freeman is on sale every Saturday morning; O. U. Taylor, agent. Rev. R. J. Temple, D. D., and missionary of the American Baptist Publication Society, was in the city last week. He preached at Bethel A. M. E. church at 11 o'clock a.m., Nov. 25, and at Jackson street Baptist church at 3:30 p.m., and at King Solomon Baptist church at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Temple is a man of who any race would be proud, as he is a fine pulpit orator. Lookout for the holiday number of The Freeman; O. U. Taylor, agent. White City Items. Chicago, Ill., Special—Rev. Lane and congregation at the Zion A. M. E. Church has cleared the church of debt and made wonderful improvements. Englewood will be enabled to boast of this church being one of the nearest in the city. Messrs. U. Smith, John G. Jones, J. E. Lewis and T. W. Brown have been instrumental in opening the doors to labor organizations in this city. Many Afro-Americans are being employed by the R. B. companies, the packers and other companies. Manual lodge No. 31 U. B. F. listened to their special sermon at the A. M. E. Church, Englewood. A large congregation listened to the instructive sermon. The sermon delivered by the Rev. Lane, of the U. B. F., at 62d and Elizabeth streets, Sunday afternoon, depicting the good accomplished by societies in promoting the colored race, easily demonstrates our brother's capabilities and places him in the ranks of the noted pastors of the day. The subject of the sermon has been one of the long standing necessities, requisite to simulate our people to come to the front, and instill in the hearts of the young generation to fight for what legally and morally belongs to them. MEMPHIS NOTES Memphis, Tenn., Special.—J. T. Tunstill has recently opened a barber shop at 55 Beale street, successor to John Irving. All newly modeled equipments. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Saddler are blessed by the appearance of a sweet girl baby. The little stranger was welcomed to that happy household Dec. 2. Miss Bernie Watkins, of Tuscumbia, Ala., has been visiting her cousin, Miss Minnie Settles, for the past week. Miss Julia Ross, a charming society belle of Tuscumbia, Ala., is the guest of Mrs. James Allen, 885 Muisa ave. Isaac Simmons a noted gentleman of Tuscumbia, paid his Memphis friends a visit last Sunday. The Young Ladies' Guild club presented Avery chapel with three very handsome chairs for the pulpit. They deserve much credit. Miss Minnie A. Settles entertained the Young Ladies' Guild club of Avery chapel on Friday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson, on Wellington n street; refreshments were served in grand style. Peter Montgomery, who is a well known society leader, is a cash customer of The Freeman. He is working hard for the advancement of his race, being president of the S. Memphis 16th social club, and the Memphis 400; vice president of the 20th Century Athletic club and also a member of the J. T. P. No. 1. He says every young man should subscribe for the Freeman, as it is the best colored "paper in the country, and should be well patronized. The Greater Memphis athletic club will celebrate emancipation by giving a banquet. Miss Ethel Ross and William Prior were married Nov. 28; Rev. Flagg officiating. The Memphis Progressive Association gave their annual entertainment Nov. 29. A. Green, president; Wm. Dixon, secretary; W. A. Adams, of Indianapolis, Ind., is in the city, where he will remain until after the holidays, then goes to Hot Springs, Ark. Miss Marie Massie, of Canton, Miss., is in the city. The Rev. Clebe, 200 Beale street, is a dealer in fruits and fancy groceries. Thomas Reeves and Miss Sarah Nichols were entwined around the branch of holy matrimony Nov. 29. Rev. Flagg performed the ceremony. The bride wore a white silk tulle veil, white and lace over taffeta silk. A large number of their friends were present. Miss Bell Williams won the prize at St. Paul Baptist church; the attraction being a paper hat fair; she being the wearer of the prettiest hat. Bin the Babbler Wichita, Kans., Special.-B. Fisher has been called home by the death of his father; we sympathize with him in his bereavement. There was a grand o'possum feast at Peerless hall on the 12 inst. The performance of the great Johnson's minstrels was a financial success, as well as it was a grand performance and every member acquitted him and herself with great credit. Brown in his song, "Every Race Has a Flag But a Coon," stormed the house. Dean, in "Just Because She Made Them Goo Goo Eyes," was compelled to respond to an encore and rendered a mirth provoking song of his own, "Old King Cole," and received a handsome floral design from his many friends. The company left for a week of one night stands, and returned looking 40 to the good, also with "Clide," which is a sign of good biz. Bud Bostwick taken wk. A. Dean's place on end while out, and stormed the towns in Kansas. Hickerson and Caney also are making the public snow them, for they are certainly doing good work. Mrs. M. Bost wick has organized a company of juvenile troubadours, and they will make their first appearance on or about the 21 st. They are now rehearsing under the direction of W. A. Dean. Personal Items. Beaumont, Tex., Special—Miss Katie Snow, of Louisiana, is in Beaumont visiting her sister, Mrs. S. Simkin. Rev. Leon Trap, of Austin, is in the city this week. M. Geanry and wife came over from Orange Sunday, and returned Monday. J. V. Lewis returned from New York last Sunday. Miss Daisy Alvin has returned. T. T. Benson is our first-class baker. Kattie Deblanc is better this week. We want more readers for The Freeman, leave orders at No. 654 Wall street. A FEW GOOD THINGS That Will Be Found in the Coming Holiday Number. "Negro Labor in the South," by Prof. W. H. Councill, President of Agricultural and Mechanical College, Normal, Alabama. "How Booker T. Washington Won the World," by Hon. Richard W. Thompson, Washington, D. C. "The Disfranchisent of Negroes," by Dr. J. M. Henderson, Philadelphia, Pa. "Major's Christmas Melange," by Dr. M. A. Majors, Waco, Texas. "The Liberties of the American Citizen," by Lient. Henry O. Flipper, of Santa Fe, N. M. "Colored Waiters, Past, Present and Future — Culinary Science," by W. Forrest Cozart, Cleveland, Ohio. "The Negro and the Stage, by J. Ed Green, of Scott's Refined Minstrels. An article from Hon. H. P. Cheatham, Recorder of Deeds, Washington, D. C. "Trave'ing in Europe; Difference in Treatment of Respectable People of Color by Englishmen and Frenchmen Compared to our White American," by Hon. C. H. Brooks, Philadelphia, Pa. "The Business Side of College Management," by Prof. W. S. Scarborough, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. The Dangers of Self. Dangerous as the devil is, dangerous as worldly amuses ments are, the most dangerous enemy we often have to encounter walks in our own shoes. That cunning, artful, smooth tongued heart devil, self, is the foe that needs the most constant watching and subjects us to the worst defeats. The flesh lusteth against the spirit and the spirit against the flesh, and these are contrary the one to the other. Paul had a tremendous battle along these lines, beating down his carnal nature by hard blows, and the old hero was able at last to shout: "I have fought a good fight. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness"—Rev. Theodore L. Cuyler, D. D., in Christian Intelligencer. William Bradley is making a grand record as headwaiter at the Menger Hotel, San Antonio, Texas, where he has been employed for several years. Mr. Bradley was formerly headwaiter at the Windsor Hotel, Dallas, Texas. R. J. Johnson is serving his second year as headwaiter at the Francioli Hotel. That hotel is doing a good business, while he and his efficient help is at the helm. GREATER NEW YORK A WEEKLY RECORD OF THE UP-TO- DATE DOINGS OF COLORED AMERICANS Counties of Westchester, Richmond and Queens--Jersey City, Newark, and Patterson, N. J., and all the towns Around New York City. Greater New York, Special.—We have resumed our "Greater New York column," and it has come to stay. By carefully reading the same you will keep posted on the doings of our people in and around New York City for fifty miles. If you have a friend in this part of the world, whose whereabouts you do not exactly know, send that friend a letter directed in the care of A. M. Hodges, 82 Hull street, Brooklyn, N.Y., and the chances are "ten to one" the letter will reach your friend. If you con- template visiting New York City write to A. M. Hodges if you wish a good boarding house or hotel; if you wish em-ployment as a cook, butler, nurse, lady's maid, house girl, waiter or any other kind of "bread winners" job write to A. M. Hodges. The greatest social success of the season in Greater New York was the ninth annual grand masquerade carnival, given by the Lenox dancing class, J. Hoffman Woods, director, at Vaurna hall, 164 Atlantic ave. Brooklyn, on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, Nov 29, 1900. Music by knight's orchestra. The success is due to the following committee: John Williams, J. Dekens, Mosee Oliver, Charles Jenkins, C. W. Pryse, J. Hoffman Woods, director, Wm. F. Woods, manager. The Orphans' fair of the Brooklyn Howard Colored orphan asylum, held in Kuh's hall, Thanksgiving week, Rev. W. F. Hill, Supt., was a success. Mrs. Marga ret Hill (nee Ricard) of the class of 74 of Hill college, died last week, and was buried with the highest society honors. Mrs. Hill was one of the few Negro women whose name "was not born to die." Under the pen name of "Fannie Fairfax" she wrote stories. You can "Fannie Fairfax" she wrote stories. The Freeman of Miss Sadie Hodges at her residene, No. 82 Hull street, Brooklyn. Miss Emma Lake, of Norfolk, Va., is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. C. C. Marshall, of West 44th street, New York. Charles Baker, of Jersey City, who has been under the doctors' care for the past six weeks, is himself again. Lem. Chadwick, of 82 Hull street, Brooklyn, who also has been on the sick list for several weeks, has returned to business. Miss Essie Portlette, of Berkley, Va., is the guest of Miss Sadie Hodges, of Brooklyn. The page brothers, of Rochester ave., Brooklyn, the well known musicians of Greater New York, have organized a brass and string band, which promises "to beat the band" with choice and select music this winter. The investigating committee of the "Society of the Sons," of N.Y., of which A. M. Hodges is chairman, has reported "progress," and look forward to an early completion of its task. Miss Mae Blake, of Flushing Borough of Queens, gave a social party to a select number of friends last Friday evening at her residence in that town. A full list of the places where The Freeman can be found in and around Greater New York will appear in this column next week. Muncie News Muncie, Ind., Special.—Mrs. Williams of Anderson, is ill with rheumatism at the home of her nephew Warren Richardson of E. Jackson street. Mr. James Fugerson who sold out his place of business on S. Walnut street a new weeks ago, will open another restaurant on East Main street. Mr. Lawrence White has resigned his position at Hotel Kirby. Mr. Arthur Ellis who has been ill for a few weeks is convalescent. The members of the A. M.E S.S., will give a cantata during the holidays. The Tribe of Benjamin gave an old fashioned corn husking at the A. M.E. church Monday night. "The Greeners" will give an old folk concert and Rain-Bow social Jan 3, for benefit of the A. M.E church. Murry, the son of J. M. Robbins, of East Charles street, is sick. Mr. Arthur McCray, of Indianapolis, are in the city the guest of relatives. Mr. John Watkins of the capitol was in the city last week and spent a few day with his sister Mrs. Howard of South E. Bright street Mrs Anderson has returned after an extended visit in Ohio her old home. TOM THE TATTLER CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. If money talks there must be moments when it indulges in a foreign tongue. Jones:—"How did you like your Turkish bath?" Brown:—"Not much. There was too much hot air." White lies are falsehoods sugar-coated Misfortune has enveloped the Williams & Walker combination. Smallpox broke out in the company while it was playing an engagement in Pittsburgh, necessitating the canceling of the play before its finish of the week, and the disbanding of the organization. This was the best colored company on the road, and is quite a loss to the profession. The show was "making good" in the east and was about to invade Chicago and the west when it's affliction came. Personally, I regret much being deprived of the opportunity of witnessing one of the performances of the "Sons of Ham," for I believe, this is the only aggregation of color that has made any advancement, all the rest of our so-called up-to-date shows having deteriorated considerably. Mr. Shipp wrote and staged the "Sons of Ham," while Mr. Cook looked after the musical interests; and there is a combination of brains that can not be surpassed even among the white profession. The company has received some very complimentary notices from the eastern press, and 1 am told that even the splenetic Chicot, while belittling some of the leading characters, looked favorably on the play as a whole. The Tattier extends his sympathy and best wishes to the promoters of the "Sons of Ham," and hopes that by this temporary misfortune they may be moved to even greater success. Smallpox,—just think of it—has smashed the Williams & Walker company, while the "Hottest Coon in Dixie" company goes merrily on. Fate is a stern ruler and apparently at times leans to the side of injustice. I think. CONVERSATION ON THE FRUIT STAND. Miss Apple,—"Say, Mr. Pear, were you at the vaudeville theatre last night?" Mr. Pear —"Yes, and you remember the Raw Peanuts that were on the stand last week? they are doing a turn there this week." Miss Apple,—"Is that so; are they making a hit?" Mr. Pear,—"No; they got roasted this morning." THE MINE OF LIFE. There is a mine called life Where great treasuries unnumbered lay; But you must work with vim and might— work with a spirit akin to play In this mine the ambitions lay, Jewels, of costly worth and power, Gained only by labor's ceaseless aid, Thro' ev'ry moment, minute, hour. In failure's dross, sometimes they come: These precious jewels, solace to the mind. Be not discouraged; take way the dross; Your ambition see, pure refined. A man full is very disgusting, but a house full is a very delightful sight, especially if salaries are in arrears. Some people try to make a bluff go for brains. It is all right if it goes through; but, horrors! suppose their hands are called. I think a prize fighter is over-fastidious when he refuses to marry a woman because she has black eyes. Yesterday I saw a woman carrying a man across the street. I think Uncle Sam should pay her, for wasn't she carrying the male? Probably the greatest drawback to a singer is the puffed-up, conceited consciousness, commonly called "swelled head," which most singers affect the moment they receive a little applause. And here I would like to say that although the applause is no doubt genuine, the goods delivered are counterfeit. It is the same as passing counterfeit money on an unsuspecting public. I mean by this that a big majority, almost all, of our singers will take a song and give it a counterfeit rendering, pass it off on an unsuspecting public and receive in change, good honest applause. Out of every fifty singers that bow to an audience, and here I mean our singers of color, about one will give a song the proper rendition. I remember one time asking one of our rip-roaring lady singers what certain figures on a piece of music meant, meaning thereby the metronome marks, and I had a stitch in my side repressing laughter when she told me that she thought it was some THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. secret way the publishers had of marking the price. She had just returned from a starring tour. She had been passing counterfeit money and receiving good money in exchange; no, that isn't what I mean. I mean she had been passing counterfeit singing and receiving good, honest applause in return. After all, it is about the same—"faking" the public. The piece was in Italian words, and, yes, she sang at it in Italian, but Great Shades of Dante! I never heard such damnable butchery perpetrated on a language in all my life before. I asked her if she had studied Italian; she replied no, and I simply smiled a sickly smile. The pianist that accompanied her was none other than George Francis McPherson, and of course "pin moso" "andante cantabile" "Lento caustante" to him had a meaning, and he tried to observe them, but the songbird went through these movements with a bicycle rapidity, and at times the accompanist didn't know whether he was playing with his hands or feet, such a time did he have in keeping up with her. But I thought I was no longer for this old earth when my tuneless songbird told him that he didn't play a certain passage right. Here was a woman, called by her associates a good singer, and a musician because she could call the names of the notes and make a bluff at singing them, dictating to a man whose musical ability, compared to hers, is in the ratio of one million to nothing. This woman's conceited air was so sickening to me that I left the place. This lady is a fair sample of our average singer. Although reveling in ignorant conceit they disport themselves as if all the musical lore in the world had a resting place in their little skulls. Theodore Thomas would be called down by those dear warbling creatures. Were he to tell one of them that such and such a passage was wrong and that they didn't know any more about singing than a pig does about Greek he would be mobbed. I remember an incident that happened here last summer. A certain company was rehearsing and the chorus director, a very efficient man, knew that one of THE SHCRADER THE SHCRADER CHINA COMPANY Before You Buy a Present Don't Fail to See Our Beautiful..... China Cut Glass and Br All are invited to come and see our great variety of 116 E. Washington St. 116 GOTO AGLOVESTOREFOR ```markdown ``` TUCKER'S Glove S Saturday for Furs, Jackets, Suits and Skirts Don't miss to-day's sale. It will pay you to FURS! Storm Collars in mink, beaver, marten, select from. 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SKIRTS SKIRTS 100 Walking Skirts, good values at $5.00, you Dress Skirts in serge, cheviot and mixed go Silk Skirts right in it. They will go at $5.00 FAMOUS C 100 Walking Skirts, good values at $5.00, yours at $2.75. Dress Skirts in serge, cheviot and mixed goods, values at $6 and $8, all go to-day at $2.50. Slik Skirts right in it. They will go at $5.00, $6.00, $7.00 and $8.00 to-day at the FAMOUS Cloak House the lady singers, a conceived soprano, was singing wrong, but he said, before he would dare tell her, that he would rather join the British army and go and fight the Boers. A tired, much-abused public eventually let this woman down, and when last heard from was seeking domestic work. Colored women, as a rite, have superior voices than the whites, but because they have good voices they should not try to spring up in a night to mushroom Pattis, Melbas, Schalchus, Fursch-Madis, etc. You can't sing a song properly unless you know music or had it drilled into you by one who does. To pick up a song and you grounded in musical knowledge is like trying to read Shakespeare before you can say your A B C's. Now, singers, come down out off your bowers of ignorance, conceit and idleness, and say I am tired of passing counterfeit stuff, and by delving into the rudiments of music; say I will give the public the genuine article. Say I am tired of posing as a goddess of music when I am not a good abecedarian. Commence New Year's day for that is a good time to swear off bad habits. Wanted: To know the address of a man who has no advice to give. I have a Christmas present for him. Good morning, Mr. Tattler. How do you feel? Not very well, I thank you. Last night I dreamed I was a member of the Hottest Coon in Dixie Company. My lady singers may think I am persecuting them with my pen, but I am not. I simply try to point out to them how ridiculous it is to pose in swell head conceit as great singers when, to indulge in a little spicy slang, they are not a "frazzling thing." I have only tried to stop the turgid stream of high-screeching, off-the-key, poor-time, I know every-thing style of singing that is so prevalent now-a-days. Ladies, when you learn to sing I will gladly walk a mile or two to hear you and give you the best write-up my humble pen is capable of. Bear this in mind, real prima donna, like real orators, come about two to a generation, and govern yourselves accordingly. TOM THE TATTLER. Cotton culture'in a German Colony of Central Africa will be supervised by a professor and several students from Tuskegee, Booker T. Washington's famous institution. A Cotton gin, press, engine and farming tools have already been forwarded. CHINA COMPANY and Bric-a-Brac our great variety of Holiday Goods. 116 E. Washington St. STORE FOR GLOVES Men and Women's Gloves and Mittens 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c, 85c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and up. SILK LINED GLOVES 85c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and up. Largest Line In the State Store, 10 East Washington Street. 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Contributions from acknowledged writers of Negro Ladies and Gentlemen. 3. Industrial and Benevolent Associations conducted by Negroes. 6. Prominent Negro Business and Professional men. 7. Hotel waiters and many other features pertaining to the progress of a great Race. Contributions are expected from: Prof. Booker T. Washington. Prof. W. H. Councill. Prof. W. S. Scarborough. Bishop H. M. Turner. Bishop Alexander Walters. Hon. George H. White. Hon. John P. Green. Hon John C. Dancy. Bishop B. W. Arnett. Hon. Judson Lyons. Hon. H. P. Cheatham. Hon. R. W. Thompson. Hon. Robert Pelham. Hon. W. T. Menard. Hon. Augustus M. Hodges. Hon. T. Thomas Fortune. Rev. Moses Dixon. Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom Rev. J. M. Henderson. Rev. J. A. Jones. Rev. Charles Alexander. Hon. Henry O. Flipper. Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Hon. Edward Elmore Brock. Mrs. Fannie B. Wiltiams. Mrs. Blanche K. Bruce. Mrs. Booker T. Washington. Mrs. Victoria Earl Matthews. Mrs. Ida Wells-Barnett. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell. Dr. M. A. Majors. J. Ed. Green. W. Forrest Cozart and many others The Holiday Number will be read by over 100,000 Negroes all over the country. Watch for it---Printed in colors. American Mutual Aid Association of St. Louis, Mo. This association cannot be beat. It pays Accident, Sick and Death Benefits and furnishes Free Medical attention in case of Sickness or Accident. The Pulpit, Press and Public endorse it as being the association in which any good man should insure. E. B. HAMPTON Chief Organizer, ROOM 48 BALDWIN BLOCK, cor. Delaware and Market Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Old Homestead Bread Makes Muscle The Largest AND Purest Loaf In the City All GROCERS Sell It are the shoes that we are offering this fall. Most Stylish Most Thoroughly Made Most Serviceable Stock Most Excellent Fitters Most Satisfactory to Weare SHOES where you can buy them cheapest. The goods will surprise you. Your whole family can a very little outlay of money. Give us a trial. A SHOE STORE It is to your interest to buy SHOES where you can buy them cheapest. The low prices at which we sell our goods will surprise you. Your whole family can be fitted with good footwear for a very little outlay of money. Give us a trial. OIN MONEY MAY COIN MONEY Will sell exclusive rights for the celebrated S HAIR STRAIGHTENER or city. Write at once for terms. 5 000 sold last year HARRIS HAIR STRAIGHTENER... HARRIS HAIR STRAIGHTENER for State, County or city. Write at once for terms. 5000 sold last year IT TAKES OUT THE CURL This is the renowned Harris Hair Straightener which does such effect and is in demand from all parts of the country. Try on—its a good thing. This instrument surpasses everything of its intent or purpose now before the public. Your hair will remain straight for months after using this most valuable need for the beautifying of your appearance. For very short hair purchase the Straightener and Crayon in stock, which is to be used like the Straightener. After having straightened the hair turn the iron and you will have nice funny curls. Price $9c each. ELECTRODINE POMA is to be used with the Harris Hair Straightener. It is free from all animal and chemical substances and is a superb hair conditioner for the hair and a speedy tool for all scalp diseases. It gives new life to the most stubborn hair and makes it very soft. For thin hair or bald places on the temples this preparation has no equal in producing a growth and to rub it in the scalp thoroughly and in a short time the wonderful result will be discernable. ELECTRODINE is warranted not to become rancid. 2 oz. bottle 25c each, or 3 for $1.25. 4 oz. bottle 90c. Genuine Creole Hair Brands We carry a sample in all shades of and perfectly by sending a sample and we We carry an especially fine line of grey and hard to obtain. Satisfaction guaran- $1.50. hair. Your hair can be matched perfectly by sending a sample and we will return your braid by mail. We carry an especially fine line of grey hair which is so much sought and hard to obtain. Satisfaction guaranteed. Prices: 50c, 75c, $1.00 and $1.50. When your hair is short or bald on the temple se cure a beautiful Wave. It adds so much to one's appearance. Price $2.00. Age 40+ STRAIGHTENER CO., St. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. 316 W. Washington St. ELECTRODINE POMADE FOR STRAIGHTENING HAIR FAT. APR. 295 THE WAITER Richard Butler, an eastern headwaiter, is in charge of the Arkansaw Club, Hot Springs, Ark., this season. It will be remembered that Frank Silvey has been in charge of the Arkansaw Club ever since he left the Galt House, Louisville, Ky., severa years ago. Horace Hensley has recently celebrated his 40th year as headwaiter at Young's Hotel, Boston, Mass. Horace, old boy, you are a peach; send us your photo. J. Milton is the affable second waiter at the Colonial Hotel, Cleveland, O. It is rumored that Mr. E. M. Johnson, headwaiter at the Algonquin Hotel, Dayton, Ohio, has resigned; also that Col Leffler, the manager of the Algonquin, has resigned and will succeed Mr. C Sparrow as steward at the Hotel Beckel of that city. Capt. A. Thomas, formerly headwaiter at the Vincennes Hotel, Chicago, is meeting with success at the Del-Prodo Hotel in that city as second waiter. Capt. Thomas will be remembered as the soldier headwaiter, having served in Cuba in the gallant Eighth Illinois Regiment. George Wilson, who has become a permanent fixture as headwaiter at the Kirkwood Hotel, DesMoines, Iowa, is one of the few real successful colored headwaiters. While in Chicago, during the campaign, Mr. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the poet laureate of the Negro race, promised the editor of this column to write a poem on the colored waiter. Mr. Dunbar is the greatest poet of the 19th century, having the combined qualities of writing and reading his own works with success. A colored man was recently refused accommodation at the Mills Hotel, N. Y. He brought suit for damage, and the judge ruled against him, saying that the colored man was not refused on account of color, but on account of his behavior. It being proven that he refused to leave the hotel before he was served. this the judge construed as bad behavior. With Tammany judges and police justice, law and order is a mockery in New York City. Milt. Taylor is the efficient head bellman at the Weddell Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio. As reported in these columns, some time ago, W. E Mu ray, a white headwaiter, formerly employed at the Russell House, Detroit, Mich., has been appointed headwaiter of the Park Hotel, Hot Springs, Ark. Mr. William Alexander (colored) has been headwaiter at the above hotel for the past season. It is reported that Mr. Alexander run a crew of seventy-five waiters with no other officer on the floor but himself. This reminds us that there is such a thing as overdoing a thing, as Mr. Murray will have a second and third waiter on the floor. Evidently Mr Alexander overdone the thing at the Park. The "Hotel World" of Chicago, Ill., is about to issue a biographical edition commemorating the close of the nineteenth and the opening of the twentieth centuries. In this edition the "Hotel World" will publish a brief biographical sketch of all hotel men, and their cuts will also be dispersed with the sketches. There will be a proprietor's department, manager's department, steward's department, headwaiter's department, chef and second cook's department and housekeeper's department. This is the first opportunity of its kind ever offered to the colored headwaiters, and, no doubt, many of them will avail themselves of the opportunity, as a copy of the World will be filed in every hotel for future reference. The editor of this department is in receipt of a bill of-fare of a Thanksgiving dinner, said to have been given by the headwaiter at the Hotel, Rogge. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. OUR HOLIDAY NUMBER. A special feature of the coming Holliday Number will be our "Hotel Department," which will eclipse anything ever before given under this department. It will be brim-full of interesting facts and spicy comments, full of interest to every hotel man in the country. We desire to publish cuts and write-up of every prominent headwaiter and hotel man in the country. All matter for this department must be received by December 15th at the very latest. Zanesville, Ohio, in honor of his waiters. The menu is as follows: Blue points a la Williams, shaved cabbage, reception flakes, blue label, shrimps Ce Gray, celery, radishes, olives, turkey, Wilder sauce, snowflake potatoes, Peaco banquet rolls, elderberry blossom, Johnson duck, Howard sauce, Ana Belle salad, sweet pickles, St. Henry soup, cold ham, Willie's Saratoga chips, Tate's cream cheese, oranges, salted peanuts, bananas, vanilla ice cream, a la Hilda chocolate cake, Queen Rose pie, tea. Pritchard coffee, milk, Rogge the Great cigars. On the reverse side of the menu is the toasts, as follows: "Colien," Kid Wilder, toastmaster; "From Maine to Spain," by Duke de Cabbage; "How Bad I Am," by Bob Williams; "144 Moves You Never Seen," by C. Gray; "Porterhouse Steak," by Alfred Pitchard; "My Frocktail Coat," by Henry Tate; "How My Sideburns Came," by William Tate. Such a banquet and menu as the above may be considered the proper thing in Zanesville, but it is safe to say that it will never become a society fad outside the suburbs of that city. In fact, the bill is neither funny nor does it show any literary taste. It is what we call, in hoteldom, "sloppy." R. H, Scott, formerly headwaiter at the Bowen Hotel, Boulder, Colorado, is now employed at the Terris Catering Company, Denver, Colorado. Mr. Scott writes: "The members of the Denver Club, which is largely composed of waiters, gave a minstrel show, last week, which was quite a success financially as well as socially, as it ended in a grand ball, in which every one participated, and we didn't go home 'til morning. S. H. Pool, a Kansas City knight of the tray, is in our city. M. E. Reeves, formerly of Kansas City, Mo., but now residing at Boulder, Colorado, married Miss Gertrude Clayton, who also resides in Kansas City, last week. They will make Boulder their future home, where Mr. Reeves is employed at the Hotel Bowen. J. O. Fair is now acting headwaiter at the Bowen. Robert Hill, headwaiter at the Windsor Hotel, this city, has held that position for three years, thus breaking the record for colored headwaiters in Denver. C. C. Lewis, headwaiter at the Albany, is becoming quite popular at that hostelry. Paul Moore, headwaiter at the National Hotel, Cripple Creek, Colorado, has taken a private trip given him by a broker who resided at the National, and as a consequence he now has a bank account of $11,000 cleared up on his operation." J. O. Lee, formerly headwaiter at the De Sota Hotel, Savannah, Ga., and headwaiter for several seasons past at the Grand Union Hotel, Saratoga, N. N., is headwaiter at the Union League Club during the winter in Brooklyn, New York. Al. Roberts, who recently took charge of the dining room at the Knutsford Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah, is making quite a hit in the Mormon city. We hope that Al. will not become a Mormon Elder. E. T. Montgomery, headwaiter at the Oriental Hotel, Dallas, Tex., has organized a good crew of waiters at that hostelry, and maintains excellent discipline over them. The Oriental is the finest hotel in the Southwest and is owned by the Anhueser-Busch Brewing Company. James Roberts is the efficient second waiter at the Oriental. Wm. Humphrey and Hudson Raines are the two day watch captains, Alex. Riche, time keeper, and Wm. Johnson, "Jay Gould," hatman. Roberts is an Alabama boy, and is well known in Chicago and other Western cities. He was also headwaiter at the Oriental for about eight months, a few years ago, succeeding Mr. Saunders. Wm. Humphrey is an old Dallas boy, and at one time his father owned the very ground upon which the Oriental and the City Hall of Dallas now stand, as well as other property which is now worth millions. Hudson Raines was for several years headwaiter at the St. Cloud Hotel in Dallas, but for the last five years has been a valuable employee at the Oriental. Wm. Johnson, the hat man at the Oriental, is well known among the waiters throughout Texas as "Jay Gould" on account of his manipulating large sums of money. The Oriental employs thirty waiters. Andrew Alexander, the popular waiter of Memphis, Tenn, is now headwaiter at the Waldorf Cafe. He is very kind and gentlemanly, and all the waiters under him are well treated. Dr.Shea, Marvelous Medium. Gives the names of dead and living friends, tells who and when you will marry, also of business journeys, law-suits, absent friends, health or anything you wish to know, no matter what it is. He can call up your spirit friends and show them to you. Can make them rap all around the room. He asks no questions, don't ask you to write names for him. Don't try to pump you in any way, but tells you right off. He is thoroughly indorsed by leading spiritualists everywhere, received from them a gold medal and special license to practice his wonderful powers; credentials no one else can show, can give thousands of references to both white and colored patrons. Twenty-five years' practice—seven in Brooklyn—will show you that he can do all he tells of. Can tell what business is best for you and where, how to win speedy marriage with the one you love. How to be successful in all your doings, in short, what is best to do. He succeeds when all others fail. Positive satisfaction or no pay. Call and see. You all find it lucky to consult this Christie gentleman. He has a medicine that will cure drunkenness, can be given patients not knowing it. Thousands through him are now RICH, HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL with all their undertakings, while those who neglect his advice are still laboring against poverty. Through his perfect knowledge of chemistry he can impart to you a secret that will overcome your enemies and win you friends. His aid and advice has often been solicited; the result has always been the securing of speedy and happy marriages and all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails. He has the secret of winning the affections of the opposite sex. It is the curse of Spiritualism that in all large cities there is a class of men and women who claim powers they do not possess. They have neither gits, credentials nor references. Surely the colored people are not so wanting in sense as to throw their time and money away on such. Dr. Shea refers to the Hon. Chas. Miller, capitalist, 2481 Atlantic avenue; the Hon. Wm. Denmore, architect and builder, 47 Clevela avenue, and Mr. Fred Lampe, grocer, 641 Fulton street, Brooklyn. All have known him for the past ten years. He gives a free test of his power to all. The Doctor has practiced five years in New Orleans, St. Louis, Memphis and Lousville; understands thoroughly the diseases, spells or influences the race is 'u'ect to. He has now and always bad re patronage from them. PLEASE READ FOLLOWING: Brooklyn, Aug. 15. This is to certify that I came to New York from Albany. I was a stranger in a strange city, out of work and out of money. I had no luck in anything I undertook. What to do I did not know. A friend advised me to go and see Dr. Shea. I did. He told me the cause of my troubles; he took me in and treated me as a brother. Through him I got a good position that very week. I had been to others; they took my money and did me no good. I bless the day I first met Dr. Shea. I would advise all in bad luck, sick or in trouble to go to him at once. Sincerely, ALBERT AYRES. Plainfield, N. J. A SENSATION IN BROOKLYN-A MINISTER'S STATEMENT: I wish to state that one of my parishoners was sick and in trouble for a long time, Mrs. Brown, 37 Gay street. No one seemed to understand her case. She had several doctors, but none of them seemed to know what was the matter. None could do her any good. It was my duty as her pastor to call and see her. Hearing of the wonderful work being done by Dr. Shea the last few years, I thought I would call and see him myself. I found him a sympathetic gentleman. He gave me a wonderful test of his powers; told me to send him a lock of the patient's hair, which I did by her daughter. He told at once what was the matter and in a short time cured her sound and well. Her family had seemingly been under a cloud. Now all is changed. All are well and prosperous. I can truly and heartily recommend Dr. Shea to all those in sickness or distress of any kind. REV. WILLIAM JOHNSON. Pastor Lebanon Church, Brooklyn. Dr. Shea can show thousands such as he above. DR. SHEA. Has been carefully educated in the Homoeopathic and Electric schools of medicine. His success is wonderful in curing paralysis, rheumatism, asthma, sore eyes, tumors, cancers, constipation, ague dyspepsia, tape worms, liver complaints deafness, catarrh, dropsy, piles, nervous debility, heart diseases, consumption, diseases of women and children, fits, kidney disease and all strange, mysterious diseases which others don't understand. All diseases, no matter what they be. Nothing but honorable treatment. He can and will honestly tell you if you can be cured. Has all new remedies and new success. Has an ample experience in public hospitals and private clinics. No trifling with human life. Call at once. Do not delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is a registered physician. A new remedy for rheumatism just discovered, not a finlmner. Hopeless cases and those that others can not cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the childless made parents. All letters must contain $1.00, two stamps, age, lock of hair. Charges for medical treatment only. Closed Sundays. Mention this paper. 651 Fulton Street. Brooklyn. N. Y. EASY TO BUY AND EASY TO PAY AND YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD AT "The Reliable" No other house in the city gives better terms of credit than at The Reliable We sell everything for housekeeping on Easy Weekly or Monthly Payments without charging you one penny Extra for Credit. Come in and let us explain our Easy Credit System and Show you our big Stock—Everybody Courted to inspect our goods—No trouble to show you anything in our store. THE RELIABLE Furniture & Carpet Co.. 32, 34 and 36 South Illinois Street. City Loan Office 119 W. Washington Street 200 Unredeemed Watches for Sale P. CONLEN, Prop. COKE, COKE, Lump and Crushed FOR SALE BY Indianapolis Gas :For Tickets, Call at Office:: the Gem Laundry Don't forget us, we are still doing business at 235 and 237 Indiana Ave. The largest and best Laundry in the city. THE GEM LAUNDRY. Phone 1671 GRAVES The Cut Rate Druggist isfighting the Drug Trust. Is selling Goods cheaper than the Trust Druggists The only Drug Store North of Washington Street, that is not in the Trust Cor. 12th and N. West Sts Morgan&Shelton 417 Indiana Ave. Undertakers and Embalmers Fine Caskets Best Service Open Day and Night—Lady attendant FITCH'S PURITAN GUM Strictly First-Class. For fine trade aids digestion—Beautifies the teeth and Purfumes the breath. Ask for PURITAN GUM and take no other. SANTAL-MIDY In 48 hours Gonorrhoea discharges from the urina cans, arrested by Santal Caputte without notice, wen Price $1. of ALN Drugg or P. O. Box 2081, New Y =HARTONA= The Grandest of all Preparations for the Hair! PROCESS REGISTERED 1892. U.S. MARTYT OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. BEFORE USING HARTONA. AFTER USING HARTONA. BEFORE USING HARTONA. AFTER USING HARTONA. HARTONA will make the hair grow long, soft, and straight. The use of one box of HARTONA will show immediate results. Makes the hair grow on bald and thin places. HARTONA cures Dandruff, Baldness, Falling Out of the Hair, and all Scalp Diseases. Remember, that HARTONA is the highest-priced hair remedy on the market, because it is the best. Price, $1.00 a box. Don't allow your hair and face to be ruined by dangerous chemicals that are sold cheap to catch the ignorant and uneducated classes. HARTONA is used by over 50,000 people in every State in the Union. HARTONA does not have to be used all the time, as it straightens the hair and gives it fresh life and lustre, and the hair stays and grows naturally straight after the use of HARTONA. On box of HARTONA can be used by every one in the family. Benefits and improves children's hair just the same as adults. Money positively refunded if you are not perfectly satisfied. HARTONA FACE WASH turn the skin of a black person five or six shades of a mulatto person perfectly white. HA is not lighten the skin in spots, but all over ever and bright without continual use of the Face Wash. It is your duty to look as beautiful as possible on us testimonials every year from all BORA FACE WASH will remove Wrinkles, Dark creckles, and all Blemishes of the Skin. You can wear it and wear it shade you wish. HARTONA FACE WASH is perfectly humble of the United States on receipt of price—$1. Our money is positively refunded if you are not treated with the Hartona Remedies. black person five or six shades lighten person perfectly white. HARTONA in spots, but all over evenly. The continual use of the Face Wash. One look as beautiful as possible. Thousa nials every year from all over the will remove Wrinkles, Dark Spots, Pim- mishes of the Skin. You can regular- ands to shade you wish. Full dir- UE WASH perfectly harden, full dri- es in receipt of price—$1.00 per lely refunded if you are not absolutely a Remedies. will gradually turn the skin of a black person five or six shades lighter, and will turn the skin of a mulatto person perfectly white. HARTONA FACE WASH will not lighten the skin in spots, but all over evenly. The skin remains soft and bright without continual use of the Face Wash. One bottle does the work. It is your duty to look as beautiful as possible. Thousands of delighted patrons send us testimonials every year from all over the United States. HARTONA FACE WASH will remove Wrinkles, Dark Spots, Pimples, Black-Heads, Freckles, and all Blemishes of the Skin. You can regulate the shade of skin on neck, face, and hands to any shade you wish. Full directions with each bottle. HARTONA FACE WASH is perfectly harmless, and is sent to any part of the United States on receipt of price—$1.00 per bottle. Remember, your money is positively refunded if you are not absolutely satisfied and delighted with the Hartona Medies. HARTONA NO-SMELL will remove all smells and bad odors of the body. Cures sore and aching feet, chafed limbs, etc. HARTONA NO-SMELL is a God-send to all persons suffering from disagreeable odors caused by perspiration of the feet, arm-pits, etc. Sent anywhere on receipt of price—50c. a package. HARTONA REMEDY COMPANY. To introduce our remedies in this city, we will send to all persons who will cut out and mail to us this Coupon and ONE DOLLAR, three large boxes of HARTONA HAIR STRAIGHTENER, worth $3.00; two large bottles of HARTONA FACE WASH, worth $2.00; one package of HARTONA NO-SMELL, worth 50c. The entire lot of remedies, worth $5.50, will be securely sealed, so that no one can tell contents, for ONE DOLLAR and this Coupon. Order goods now, as this grand offer will last but a short time only. Write your name and address plainly. Money can be sent by Post-Office Money Order, Express, or enclosed in a Registered Letter. DON'T BE DECEIVED... MME TURNER'S GREAT FRENCH SYSTEM CHEVELINE is acknowledged by thousands of people for the last 12 years that will straighten kinky hair without the use of hot irons. Price $3.00 per outfit BEFORE AFTER These cuts were taken from one of my customers, whose hair was changed, as you see by our treatment. Straight, Soft and Glossy produced by the use of CHEVELINE. We use no hot irons or pasting down with grease in the treatment, the treatment is changed from jumpiness, but on the contrary is made more beautiful by washing, and the straightening appears as natal as if born with it. Send a piece of your hair and 10c and I will return it as a sample of my work. Cheveline is undoubtedly the greatest of all hair preparations. Price $3.00 per outfit. The Mystic Pomade which will make the hair soft, straight and glossy and as beautiful as Cheveline, but not so lasting, at 50c per bottle. Use Mine Turner's Scalp Soap, a great remedy for scalp diseases, only 25c. Medicated Hair Grower For Family Use Our Improved Medicated Hair Grower Scalp Cleanser is a medical article for promoting the growth of the hair, even on the temple where the hair is oftimes very scant, it also removes t e dandruff and impurities from the scalp. Persons whose hair is fading or turning gray should order Hair Grower No. 2. It will restore the price, $1.00 per bottle. Mystic Face Bleach Mine. Turner's Mystic Face Bleach is the only bleach on the market that will positively remove Liver Spots, Blackheads, Treckles, Pimples, Eczema and all blisters in 50c. This cream is creamy dimpled and has a clear, soft yellow skin that is made at least two-shades fairer. It will compel a clear, softyellow tenderness which causes even the aged to appear youthful. Price $1.00. Always use Mine. Turner's Complexion Soap. No Goods C. O. D. 1312 Carondelet Street, NEW ORLEANS, LA THE WAITERS' MANUAL Price, $1.00 Every waiter who wishes to make money should buy this book. Every headwaiter who desires to make a reputation should advise his men to obtain it. Compiled by W FORREST COZART, Head Walters CONTENTS: How to Become a Good Waiter; How to Get Up an Order How to Serve Meals; How to Serve a Banquet; Remarks to Young Head- walters etc etc Address: THE FREEMAN Indianapolis Ind Patronize Our Advertisers and tell them where you saw I THE FREEMAN, A NATIONAL ILSUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. PUBLISHED EVERYSATURDAY At 309 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. 2 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: "Any part of the United States and nso Blpsin’ due fears postage paid Bias ee pita ew Fad Movey by Hapresa, Money’ Order, Post: office Ordcr ze Hepisleced Letter to? THE FREEMAN INDIANAPOLIS, : : : : INDIANA ‘All communications, embracing news matter tof leton gt bo sane with the name of He uae uot fa ae antev of good faith. _ ‘TO OONTRIBUTORS: Worrefer not to return manuscrint where the srticios are olort and copies easily taken Sten aspooms, anecdotes ond" brief sketehos ee one cae company thourticle. “We will hotny for mat fer lee irastea’ Cath matic lr publ Setign tnast reach this omen bp Monday of each ‘feoks Worsure inaortou ta tho currast ime AGENTS. ‘Agate ora waatel im every town 208 city pit faly actapiel aad biuret fatucoments ofl Enivonts tie tamon Seed for our extracrdl eee te eames Sent ADVERTISING RATES. pecan ae ba gee ee arts os ey Beenie 2 tien 20 tay or es a eee oni ee tac ceases tne mates sna net ee ee A tees p ee, ae ees carer eae feo eee eee Lone al ee a ian INDIANAPOLIS, - - - - INDIANS. peraea noe nine SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1900, OUR HOLIDAY NUMBER. Without a doubt, the epoch of Negro Journalism will be made, witn the issu- ing of our Holiday Number. Our con- tributions, will consist of the Best ideas, the Best genuis and the Best thought from the Best brains of the Race. The Holiday Number will be par- excellent, considered from a mechanical standpoint as well as an educational center. Nothing like it ever before seen, printed in columns, elegantly and tastefully illustrated, and brim-fall of interesting facts, data, and discussions of leading topics, leading ideas and prdminent ladies and gentlemen of a great and growing people. The Zenith of a life time for individual and suecess- fal business announcemets. Agents wanted all over the World. Send in your orders at once. For cuts, Space, write-ups,ete., apply at once. Don’t fail to see the Holiday Number of The Freeman. THE SUPREME COURT DECISION. ‘The Supreme Court of the United States, the highest judicial body in America, has decided that the State a Kentucky has a right to pass laws regu-| lating the passengers of railroad cars, thereby sustaining the decision of the of courts of that State that have decided that its separate coach law was legal. December 8, 1900, 1s held a black let- ter day for Negroes in America, who had confidently looked forward to a dif- ferent opinion from the highest court of the land, Its decision may be right, but it was not expected. Justice Harlan who alone dissented, voices the senti- ment of the Negroes throughont the land, and the sentiment of those whites who have not allowed their prejudices to usurp the functioas of their better judgments. We do not feel that we are in a condition to insist that the judicial ermine of such a distingnished body could become soiled by common opinions, prejudices, ete. It may be the law cor- rectly interpreted, but it don’t look that way. We are of the opinion that that rea. soning which influenced the legislatare of Kentucky to enact the infamous law, and which caused the courts of Ken- tucky to sustain its legality, has not been lost upon the Supreme Court of the United States. This may be attach- ing very little respect to that court, but the relations are reciprocal. It is to be deplored that the issue was riven to that court. The relation be- tween the races in this country takes such matters out of the jurisdiction of courts. It is again the preservation of the country, The heart of the great South is opposed to the Negroes along these lines. This heart must be reached efore Supreme Conrts can act without the views of partisans. If it is a ques. tion of blacks versus whites it will not 9 io THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORLD NEWSPAPEK SS take a philosopher to tell who will win. ‘Abstractly considered the decision is wrong as it is not the intent of the con- W H A | 75 stitution to create classes of citizens. It may be expediently right, when con- sidered from the great utilitarian sys- tem of the greatest good to the greate t W numbers; affluence, wealth, industry, ete. There are others to reo+on with in the matter, and no matter how offensive the sentiments may be, it yet remains that right resides in might. ‘The Negroes position must be won regardless of the rules of courts, Ad- i versity has its own panacea, Let the courts go. The sentiment of those + = —— sections that have peculiar laws is Bowen- Merrill SUZ CSTIONS £ SPE woos at ae pcs He onue change hearts. It depends on who is in PREMO_ the “jim crow” cars after all. ei ts Cameras & Supplies oie CYCT ON | Evidently The Indianapolis Freeman is of the opinion that the correspondents and agents of the Afro- American Led- /ger_are hustlers as it has been writing to them to take up the agency for The Freeman. The Afro-American Ledger blazes its own way and has not had need to uttempt to secnre the services of any of the numerous agents of The In- dianapolis Freeman. Well we cannot blame The Freeman for it knows a xood thing when it sees it, and as it sees the ‘Afro-American Ledger each week and also sees the good work done by its en- ergetic hustlers for news. it has a desire to appropriate them, at the same time Tho Freeman has been in the field long enough to have its own corps of corres- pondents and agents, without seeking to secure the agents of other papers. Get on to a hustle, gentle Freeman.— ‘The Afro-American Ledger, Baltimore, ‘We assure our very esteemed contem, porary, the Afro-American Ledger, that if we have been trying’ to make excur- sions into its preserves, it has been un- wittingly done. We have the greatest respect for the hustling abitity of the managers of the Ledger as evidenced in that very worthy production. There- fore be it far from us to secure to our- selves the usufruct of its endeavors. We trust that our very able contempo- rary will take us at our word and will no farther suspect us of maling re- prisals in its sphere of influence. We do have our own very excellent corps of agents and correspondents who are faith- fally contributing to make The Free- man the grandest sheet in the world published by colored men. The Ledger has our thanks for any complimentary remarks. The world, right happily, is large enough for the two of us. Long live the Ledger. Accrowd of tattered Negroes passed by The Freeman office the other day. There was one person at his desk writ- ing. One peered in to discover the color ot the ocenpant, after which he yelled out “Lood at that g— d— nigger in there.” At that time the writer was railing against the Supreme Court of the United States in the poor fool’s be- half. The writer felt like giving up the “ghost,”’ but, reflecting, and in the lan- guage of Sheldon, considered what Christ would have done. Christ would have quit, one thinks, at that time But the thought came rushing home in this language: Forgive them, for they know not what they do. But because they were forgiven the problem has not been benefitted. They, and a million more, will continue to plunge along making night hideous with their oaths and vulgarity. Theraceis at the mercy of: these inebriates, low-witted thugs, who consider nothing sacred. If it maintains, the gooi of the few may go down to their individual accounts, but the actions of the many will create “jim crow” car laws, stakes, ropes, disfran. chisements and adverse decisions of Supreme Courts. Rev. C. W. Newton, of the Bethel A. M. E, Chureh of this city, has been appointed toa charge in Atlanta, Ga., to which place he will go in a few days, The very unexpected termination of Rev. Newton's pastorate in this city has cansed surprise and regret as he has been eminently successful from every point of view. His methods of raising fands put his charge above financial concern and served also as a stimnlas to other churches of the city. He goes to a mach larger field, a church of twenty- seven hundred members, but with a very large debt. The money raising ability of Rev. Newton peculiarly stands him in hand for his new work. His new congregation will find him pleasant, congenial, refined, in short, a gentle- man, As.a christian he has allowed his light to shine in this community at all times. He carries with him the best wishes of the churches where his heavy handed benevolencs slways told and th WHATS | WORTH WHILE FOR. CHRISTMAS ¢ Bowen-Merrill suggestions: SEGA genes te Cameras & Supplies Bibles & Prayer Books Pocket Books Desk Sets & Novelties Engraved Cards Monogram Stationery Fine Writing Paper Gold Pens and Holders Fountain Pens. Children’s Books Calendars, Xmas Cards All the New Fiction TMustrated Books Fine Editions Standard Fiction love and respect of all that knew him The loss of Indianapolis will be Atlanta’s gain. ° AY. M. ©. A has been organized by some of our leading colored men, Such an institution will certainly be an ac ceptable addition to the religious bodies of this city. A Y. M. ©. A. means ex- actly what its name indicates, and if the promoters of the new institution are deeply imbued with that idea the asso- ciation will have plain sailing. The material is here. (hristian influences should be at work among the younger men and women who are growing,op void of Christian principles. Practical Christianity is what is needed to offset the charge of religiosity urged against the race. Beautiful lives are the orna- ments of the here and the order of the hereafter. A well directed Y. M.C. A. can do much towards influencing the leased results. In discussing the bill introduced into the Georgia Legislatare to reduce the appropriation available for Negro schools to an amount proportionate to the fax paid by that race, the Atlanta News asks: “What an attitude would we occupy before the world if we should distranchise the illiterate and then abol- ish their schools?’ A very indefensible attitude The caring for the Negro rests with the Southern white people ‘They must school them and give them employment. Considerable "nonsense comes from the North. Boston particu- larly, and occasionally some money. which is often ill-advisedly spent, but the burden rests on the South. It is heavy. but it must be borne.—Nashville American, Virginia is also considering some such a scheme. The chances are tnat this Negro hating business will be overdone. The sentiment above is admirable. There will be a reaction 1m the Negroes favor yet. Ship subsidies may be all right for the easterners, but we of the middle and western States cannot see the necessity for them. It does not appear qnite the proper thing for all the people to sup: port a few ship owners of one particular section. The common people will never understand why a bounty should be given any industry just to see it live; or in order that it may live, The party is likely to run upon a snag in this move- ment in the interest of the few. ‘There has been a brisk movement as to the placing of the nation’s millions ,since the election. Every colored man who will can get a home in Oklahoma free, when the great ‘Kiowa reservation of 2,000,000 acres of land, is thrown open to settlement next Spring. This land is as fine agricultural land as can be desired. —The Argus and Clarion, St. Lonis. Colored men should loge no time in making it possible to get a portion of this vast reservation. There is no discrimination inwhat the ground produces, whileopportunity is not abundant, yet thereare ways to get along for those who desire to succeed. Indianapolis is beginning to teem with a “gentry” many of whom could become independent by engaging in gardening and farming on asmall scale. The whole of life is not to live in the city. ‘The admission of colored men to the labor Unions of Chicago will be consider- ed significant. It is a gain in theory. If colored men can now find employers, the industrial question so far as Chicago is concerned is settled. If the Unions of other places follow the lead Chicago has made, the race question will soon wear a different phase. ‘The Baptist Vanguard has it, that a car load of Negroes have returned from the Philippines in an insane condition. However they are not alone. White soldiers are giving away under the pressure of service in the islands. Is the game worth the candle? “State of the Church” is a pamphlet published by Rev. D. S. Moten, B. D. of St. James A. M. E, church, Terrell, Texas. It gives some interesting statistics of the growth of that great organization. ‘The Presbyterians will revise their Creed. Will a child understand it? SPECIAL REDUCTION PREMO CAMERAS at Special Discount of 3 3 % POCO CAMERAS at Special Discount of 4-0 % CYCLONE CAMERAS S = __at Special Discount of 33 % KODAKS at Special Discount of 20% THE LATEST GIFT BOOKS THE AMERICANS, Gibson’s new book. Regular price, $5.003 our’s $4.00 ELEANOR, Mrs. Ward’s greatest novel, Gift Edition, two volumes, boxed and il- lustrated, regular price, $5.00; our’s $4.00 ELIZABETH & HER GERMAN GARDEN, and, The Solitary Summer, illus- trated, Regular price, $5.005 our’s $4.00 KENTUCKY CARDINAL and AFTERMATH James Lane Allen, one volume, illus- trated. Regular price, $2.505 our’s $2.00 CRANFORD, by Mrs. Gaskell, with Hugh Thompson's pictures printed in colors. A most dainty book. 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[tovisiana and North Carolina laws re ‘The white race is under no obligation Stricting safirane, and 3 ge av |Conrt will have before it shortly cases to resyect @ race that does not respect / 1.44 i¢ is believed will secure an expres- itself. sion of its opinion respecting these suf- frage laws. Build and protect our own canal and ee subsidize no interests. The contents of the December Maga- eal zine Number of The Ontlook are varied. sai: ii: Among the ial article rill be found Trees : jaige aa tie g the special articles will be foun nee metgeice nt ko abel se * the fifth installment of the autobi question. ceiiial dh ies A Machingtion. It is useless to kick against the pricks. Is the hand writing on the wall? THIS AND THAT. A white man looks alright to some of our colored women but a black man look like the devil to the white women. —Exchange. ‘The New York Age is responsible for the aseertion that, Bishop B. T. Tanner has come out strongly against preachers kissing the women members of their congregation. The Alabama State Fair authorities will erect a special Negro building for the exhibition. Mr. G, W. A. Jobson of ‘Tuskegee has been appointed Commissioner. Dr. Daniel H. Williams of Chicago was in Nashville recently where he delivered a few lectures to the medical students of the Meharry Medical College. Dr. Williams has a world wide repnta- (On ees physician and 64x author. | The National Afro-American Council has appointed a committee to see that | the validity of the Louisiana constitu- | tion of 1898 is tested before the Federal Supreme Courts ‘The opinion of a num- ber of leading lawyers, North and South, has been obtained respecting the | The contents of the December Maga- zine Number of The Oatlook are varied. Among the special articles will be found ‘the fifth installment of the antobi ography of Booker T. Washington, ‘called, “Up From Slavery,” the final installment of Mr. Hamilton W. Mabie’s “William Shakespeare: Poet, Dramatist and Man,” which has now been publish- ed by the Macmillans in sumptnous book form; elaborate articles reviewing the ablest books of the season in the de- partments of art, biography and fiction, with many portrait illustrations; and, most prominent of all, a series of brief articles by such men as James Bryce, Henry Van Dyke, Edward Everett Hale, President Hadley, of Yale, and halt @ dozen others, giving their opinionsin reply tothe question “What Are the Greatest Books of the Century” (#8 year. The Outlook Company, 257 Fourth “Avenue, New York.) Athens. Tenn., Deo. 1, 190. Editor The Freeman: Dear Sir.—Comes regularly as a wel: come visited to my studio of all the Afro-American newspaper I read; 1 usually welcome The Freeman most heartily; aside from my church organs I wonld not do without, Ishall do all ia my power to get it circulated in this town, this is a quite an intellectual place, with good popnlation of Afr. Americans, and I am astonished that no one has ever introduced The Freeman here before. { nave shown it to several leading Afro-Americans, and they 6 pressed delight at its mechanical made up, its versatile editorial and all round race interest, I think there will pe 00 trouble in getting ap a good list of subscribers. Let the grand old race organ ever ‘continue to “hew to the line, and let the chips fall where they may.” Very Respectfully E. M. ARGGLE, box 103. PEC edi Cl EDITED BY "Woodbine" THE FREEMAN POST OFFICE. A stamped envelope, prunily addressed, must be enclosed for each letter, and the address of business followed by the person address should be given, in order to pre- mise stakes. Note-Professionalists and others should bear in mind that all letters, etc., in transit between the United States and Canada be prepaid, otherwise they are forwarded. LADIES LIST. GENTLEMEN'S LIST Arnold, C W Bailey, Balleh Brown, Ln Brown, Mclean Chapman, A Bass, M. basso singer Bland, Lyer 2 Blankenhip, Oscar Castro, William Castrany, Frasier Colem, n A B Clark, Da as Duncan, James Devine, Ralph Forby Edward Fulcher, Jas Duncan, James Fanning, W. H. Fisher, Prof S B Fulcher, Jas Gibson, S W Graves, William Graves, m t n Graves, Harry L Guy, Jas Hughes, Ed Housely, Beverly Hampton, P. G (3) Hoskins, s m m i m e Hicks, Judson Housle, Angelo Housley, G W Jackson, J o E Jamison, W M Johnson, Chas Johnson, Ed Langford, Wm Lowe, J W Leach, Robert Laws, J H D Martell, H M (2) Mackay, Theophilus W McCabe, D W (2) Mason, Albert Moore, Ed Morris, J W Morrison, J W Munney, A H (3) Mills, Jerry Murpuy, T H arion, John Mitchell, Walter McCampbell, Prof H Nicholas, Ralph (3) Gary, H Ormes, Musk Al erts Price, J. W Payn, A Phil Pearson, Prof H Presston, Charlie Price, William Parrish, Simon P Perry, J. R Pearson, Chas B Robinson, Henry Roberts, Walter M Stevens, Augustus 3 Simpson, Fred 2 Simmons, John W. The Great Shields The Great Cooree Thearele, H B Tuck, Will Wills, Prof Jas Wood, ard, Sidney Wood, Geo W Wallace, J A Willow, Prof Jas Wright, L J. L Williams, Al Wright, G J Wille, L P Williams, Claborne Williams, Whitr Chas White, Hon James Young, Prof Frank NASHVILLE STUDENTS (Rusco & Holland Mgrs), Nashville, Co. n. Dec, 15; Willmantle, 19; Norwich, 18; New London, 19; New Britain, 29; Hartford, 21-22 OLIVER - COTT'S REFINED MINSTREL -Louisian manager, 15; Allon, III, 16; Taylorville, 17; Decatur, 18 DARKTOWN SWELL Co.-Prescott, Ont, Dec 15; Kempville, 17 GAY COOBS FROM DARKTOWN (Herbert LaShea manager) -Dellrapids, S.D, 15; Rockapiles 15 SOUTH BEFORE THE WAR -Geneva, N Y Dec 15 Canadago, 17; Genesis, 18; Warsan, 19; Montreal, 18; Lube ty, 16; Beamont, 17. HARRISON BROS. NEW AND ANGENT SOUTH Co. Houston, Tex, 15; Lube ty, 16; Beamont, 17. Orange, 18 W. I. SWAIN'S ORIGINAL COLORED NASHVILLE STUDENTS -Pekin, III, Dec 15; Peoria, 15-17; Morton, Tex, 15; Peoria, 15-17. BORANHAUS'S "FUN ON THE LEVER Co."-Dodge City, Ann, Dec. 14; Shokpee 15; "Home Sweet Home," 16 THE HOLIDAY NUMBER. Every Negro lady and gentleman, the profession recognize the value of the Freeman to them as a friend. This paper has done more to elevate than any other American journal. So zealous and effective has been our work that the Freeman has often been styled in stage parlance as the "Black Clipper." In our approaching Holiday Number we have something new and unique to present to our readers in behalf of "Stage and its adherents." This number will eclipse all previous efforts of our Great Metropolitan Journal, and no performer should miss this opportunity to present himself to the world at large. It is a great opportunity for individual advertising, either by contract or card. This issue will be read by over One Hundred Thousand people in all parts of the world. Get your matter in not later than December 20th. D Ireland Thomas sends regards to the Byron family. Dick Thomas sends regards to Billy Kersands and wife. Kid Langford sends regards to Glenn and Frank Patrick Christian sends regards to Percy, Dood, Kemp and all friends. The five Housely Brothers send regards to all Cincinnati friends. Manue B. Payne, with the 'Darktown Swells," is setting a hot pace for them all. Brooks and Regis, the New Orleans boys, are making quite a hit in Tampa, Fla. --- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Clarence Cissell, Wm. S. Levard and Major Ben. F. Payne are the comedians with the "Darktown Swells." Clarence Powell sends regards to A. L. Stevenson, and hopes to see Dick Wilson, at Asbury Park next summer. J. W. Bohannan's "Fun on the Levee" Co., closes the season at Shakpee, Minn., to-day on account of poor business. J. Ed. Green is doing the straight in the act of "Just a Minute, Mr. Coon" with Billy Johnson, and a few changes is making the act go. The sixth annual tour of the famous "Hoosier Stars," under the direction of J. Barry Jackson, will begin early in 1901. The company is headed by Mr. and Mrs. C. Elias Winston. Miss Jessie Thomas, Arthur Howe, Chink Floyd and Ed Stanley are playing the Mascotte theatre, Tampa, Fla., instead of the Buckingham, as was stated in these columns recently. Ollie Dempsey, the well known sporting man, and proprietor of the Professional Headquarters in Cincinnati, O., was a Freeman caller Tuesday. Mr. Dempsey was en route to Chicago to witness the Gans-McGovern fight. Billy Farrell, who is making a decided hit in London, Eng., is billed at Hammersmith's Palace of Varieties as the Creole comedian and cake walk dancer. We are anxiously waiting Billy's return to America with his English clothes etc. The Quaker City Dramatic Co., of Philadelphia, under the leadership of Mr. A. H. Jackson, produced "David Garrick" at the Grand opera house, South Bethlehem, Pa., last week, to a large and appreciative audience. Price and Price, after a successful season of 16 weeks, with Russell & Burdosf. Midway Carnival Co., are resting up. Their new act "A Few Minutes of Ragtime" will be put on Jan. 1 with the same company. They can be reached at 614 Johnson street, Saginaw, Mich. Buckingham Theatre, Fort Brooke, Fla.; Chappelle Bros., owners.-Miss May Hicks is still the head liner at this house; she has become a great favorite here, and her appearance on the stage is always greeted with an outburst of enthusiasm. Richard Barnett, the clever performer, is making the people laugh and applaud "Lam, Lam, Lam." The other people are, Son Payne, "Big Jimmy," Kid Jones and Lemos Williams. Notes from "Gay Coons From Dark-town."—We had a drive of twelve miles to-day from Jackson to Lake Field, some of us got a little cold on the way, but we found everything comfortable at the Lakefield house, and was soon able to enjoy an excellent dinner. Lee and Jeffers, our fun makers, are still amusing large audiences. There is always some one to say they have never seen La She's equal. Mrs. La She is still serving as accompanist with credit to herself. The Petitts are adding more to the already wonderful act. W. H. Waricks, our tenor singer, has just received a number of songs to add to his musical library; he is singing "Forever" with success. Notes from the Georgia minstrels.—This is our third week in the golden state; our business has been large ever since entering the state. The weather has not been just what the state is noted for, as very little sunshine we have seen, owing to the extreme foggy weather. Last week several of the young men on the car went gunning for ducks; the party included Messrs. Angelo, Beverly, Housely, John Sherman and Will Kelley; they were supplied with all the ammunition required. On their return they brought back one duck. (?) and it's been whispered around that they bought this one from some man. Our manager, Mr. Culligan, saw that nothing was left undone to make our Thanksgiving dinner an enjoyable one. Well its a long story to tell how far we are from the old homestead, so I shan't start in. All the company send regards to No. 1 and Students. Notes from Allen, Quine and Oakes' New Orleans minstrels. —We have had a few rainy days this week, but it has not hurt our business much. Our last telegram from Mr. Quine, our manager, stated he was very low, but under the best doctors' care in Canada, and they claim that by careful treatment he will come out alright. Our Queen City quartette is a great drawing card, composed of F. W. Inman, 1st tenor; W. W. Brewer, 2nd tenor; J. T. Fernando, 1st bass; J. H. Bailey, 2nd bass. They send best wishes to all Atlanta friends and West End quartette of Savannah, Ga. J. T. Cox sends regards to Wash Fanning. C. N. Barge sends regards to Mrs. N. Barge. Walter Lee sends regards to Lewis Wright of the Georgias. John S. Walker sends regards to all friends, and would like to hear from J. M. Robinson, Jr., A. Craig and Theo. Redding; address in care of The Freeman. New Bijon Theatre, Tampa, Fla.; Pat Chapelle, owner; D. Ireland Thomas, manager. - Crowded houses nightly is the rule of this house. Robinson's big circus visit here did not affect us. Brooks and Regis, Florence Hines, Vida Vaugh, Cornelius Chrisholm, Alex. Smith and "Black Sam" are all hot favorites, and score heavily every night. Next week the Ford sisters and Sadie Robinson. Miss Kittie Brown, the popoon song singer, issued invitations for a Thanksgiving "spread" in honor of Miss Florence Hines and Vida Vaugh. The guest assembled at an early hour at the cozy residence of Miss Brown, where they found a most beautifully decorated table, set with fifty covers. After participating in a bill of fare that was fit for a king, the guest retired to the parlor, where songs, recitations and dances held forth until the "wee" late hours. Among those present were Florence Hines, Vida Vaughn, Jessie Thomas, the genial Bob Donaldson, Tamer Benjamin, Ed. Smith, Alex Roach, Wm. Waldorf, Buddie Swain, Marion Brown and many others. J. Ed. Green writes from the Oliver Scott's: Every one in the profession that plays a route through Iowa knows the capacity of the houses. We didn't jam them to the doors, but we filled each and every one of them. The audience as well as the press had nothing to say but good, the work of Fred Wadell at the close of the olio being a remarkable feature of dexterity. John Jackson can be heard daily in the band concerts playing the popular trombone solo "Romance" to rounds of applause, C. J. Sootte, of the musical team of Scotte and Deleo, is preparing the "Holy City" for an opening on his euphonium. Master Blaine Bly received the sad notice that his brother died of lockjaw. It was quite a shock to the boy soloist. J. J. Morris, treasurer of the show, left for Beverly on the 10th for a short visit to see family. The singing of "When the Harvest Days are Over" by Richard Lewis is still the favorite for applause. Mr. Lewis has been busy the entire week shaking hands with people of the old homestead, meeting his mother in Burlington. Henry Troy, the sweet voiced tenor, pleases nightly with Mr. Green's popular romance, "Love is but the Same Old Thing." Gordon Collins is now doing the principal opposite Mr. Powell, and his usual hit is the outcome. Arthur Maxwell is riding with the same old vim. Notes from "Darktown Swells."—We have just closed our initial week of success in Canada and the show is a big hit from start to finish; already we have placed returned dates in some of the towns. We opened at Bowmanville when we were all tired and sleepy, but we remembered the old maxim "no rest for the wicked," so we got together and gave a rousing good show to a packed house, and judging by the applause, the people got their money's worth. Much credit is due Major Ben F. Payne, our jolly good stage manager, who so ably put together a strong show, consisting wholly of original ideas. There are only twelve of us, but we give show enough for thirty, and you must be a thoroughbred or you will get lost in the race for supremacy, for every member on the program is a feature, and they are all "warm members from the south." At Brighton, Ont. 6 inst., after the show the ladies and gentlemen of our company were royally entertained by President Sam Nesbit and members of the Canners and Packing association of Canada; the occasion being their eighth anniversary. After supper speeches and songs and other things (?) were in order, and a jolly good time we had. Major Payne responded to the toast with "The Colored Man in the United States and in Canada." The Major was in fine form and acquitted himself with great honors. Will write again soon. "The Hustler." Clarksville, Tenn., professionals items.—The Clarksville brass band, which gained notoriety at the Tennessee Centennial in '97, will re-organize in 1901, after a year's disbandment. It will comprise crack musicians and the latest musical productions. Mmes. Crawford Petway, the prima-donna and soubrette hailing from Nashville, Tenn., and Milwankee Wis., are supporting Mille. Daisy Walker in her recitals and dramas. The latter is endeavoring to establish an industrial school in this city, and she is putting forth every exertion to that end. Mrs. G. Q. Boyd, the virtuoso and violinist, will be the royal guest of Fisk university Xmas, on a visit to her sister, Miss Kate L. Ramey. John R. Rogers, erstwhile manager of the "Sunburnt Swells," sends regards to friends. J. P. Steele, bandmaster and composer of the "Belle of Tennessee," wishes his many friends a merry Xmas and happy New Year. Prof. D. B. Rice, formerly of the famous Georgia minstrels, is getting his ladies' orchestra as well as his novices, in trim for the coming season. He sends regards to friends. Mile, Kate L. Ramey, who is considered to be the cleverest amateur manipulator of the piano in the state, will spend Xmas in Nashville, Tenn. W. L. Johnson, the Freeman's representative, extends a glad hand to all the profession, and invites them to call at his rendezvous, on S. Faust street, when in this city. He sends regards to all. Notes from W. I. Swain's Nashville Students.—We are still touring the State of Illinois, and, judging from the packed houses that we are continually playing to, our season shall be a prosperous one. The S. R. O. sign always appears. We showed at Galesburg Dec. 2, turning away about 500 people, and followed, two days' behind, Oliver Scott's Minstrels into Moline, and many were turned away. I guess there must be something very catchy about our band concerts, or our lucky manager. Well, probably, it might be our swell appearance upon the street. As advertised, this is not a minstrel show, and after the performance you can hear all kinds of compliments from all colors and classes of people such as, "oh! wasn't that little Clarence Byron a good singer," and "what did you think of the Sherrah Quartte?" "They certainly put the fire out," and the "prima donna was the best I ever heard." and that wire walker, Prince, juggling those fire batons was a "peach;" but, oh! Mr. Jackson did play some sweet music on that violin, but that Ace Brooks, I liked him the best of all when he sang "Coon, Coon, Coon." P. G. Lowery, the one that came out and played the cornet solo, he's been here before. Yes, and he is always there, there, there. Well, I guess, that's the best colored show we've had here in many years. The ghost walks every Sunday morning, not the ghost of a coon, but the opha manager, and the students are always glad to receive The Freeman once a week. Miss Annie Dorsey has been on the sick list, but is now convalesing. Moses McQuitty, euphonium solost, has retired from the orchestra, and is now a performer upon the stage. Long live The Freeman. Professional Items from Cincinnati Professional Items from Cincinnati.—Miss Belle Davis played week before last at the Columbia Theatre, and made a big hit. She was the guest of Miss Oma Browne, late of Isham's Octaroons. At present Harry Crosby, of the team of Crosby and North, now with the Ray sisters of Albany, N. Y., is the guest of Miss Oma Browne. Crosby still holds his own as the king of ragtime piano players. He was here on business. Frank Glasso, proprietor of the Union Shaving Parlor, 230 George street, has introduced a new kind of shampoo called the Tonice shampoo. It is something new, and while you are waiting for your head to be shampooed you can have The Freeman to read. It is here every Friday. Miss Belle Phillips, of Cincinnati, now with Al. Martin's Uncle Tom's Cabin Company, is making a big hit in the East. Tom Gales, late of Oliver Scott's Minstrels, was the guest of H. Gatewood and A. J. Finley. Gales is talking of signing with the Hill & Polk's Ragtime Coons. Ollie Dempsey, proprietor of the Waldorf saloon, 410 Fifth street, sends regards to all professionals, and says when you play Cincinnati call in and see him. He will treat you nice and give you The Freeman to read and show you the club up stairs Lonnie Crosby, your mother, father and sisters send regards to you and your pal. Proessionals, go to 333 W. 5th street to have your shoes shined when you play Cincinnati. It is one of The Freeman's branch offices. Back copies can be obtained by applying. Items will appear in this column by applying to John L. Hill. The Freeman's corresponding agent, 512 Plum street, Blue Ribbon Smoker Club. The Slayton Jubilee Singers are still enjoying the tidal wave of prosperity. The company is filling time for the Brockway Lecture Course of Pittsburg, and is giving entire satisfaction. Were they to respond to the calls for return dates the company would simply rotate in a circuit. On the 18th ult. the company sang twice for the Baptist Temple, Broad and Berks street, Philadelphia, Pa., of which the eloquent Russell Conwell is pastor. Mr. and Mrs. Tutt were entertained, a week or so ago, by Madame Flowers, who is an intimate acquaintance of theirs. J. W. Turner, one of our young bass singers is holding up the bass end of the company, and when I say he receives the pandits and press notices of the critical eastern papers it means a great deal, for he is following in the wake of such bass singers as Hagerman, Chas. Moore and Buckner. There is a trio of our best bass singers, and Mr. Turner, in following such as these and receiving especial mention, proves himself a bass singer of no inconsiderable ability. Nolan T. Washington, nature's own bird imitator and whistler, has so ingratiated himself into the hearts of the eastern public that they regard him as a fixture and make no hesitation in demanding him. Lester The only and Famous Billy Kersands, John Rucker, Allie Brown, Furber and Da is, McKissick and Jones, Fountain City Quartett and fifty others. Two Big Banda. Special Train of Cars. Monster Parade, introduc- tions designs in Horsescarriages. Carrying Scenery for every set. RICHARD & PRINGLE'S Famous Georgia Minstrels DIRECTION OF RUSCO & HOLLAND. Two Bands. Special Train. Elaborate Street Parade, introducing the Boulevard Stanhopes and Kentucky Thoroughbred Horses, Special Scenery. Original Nashv lle Students IN MIGHTY UNION WITH GIDEON'S MINSTREL CARNIVAL DIRECTION OF RUSCO & HOLLAND. Two Bands. Special Train. Special Scenery. Massive Parade introducing Horses, Traps, Buglers and Mounted Gymnasts. The powerful Russian MELO-DRAMA-- "FOR HER SAKE" Big Scenic Production. In preparation for next season. The Powerful Sensational Drama, The Red Hand and the Big Pantomine Littlle Red Riding Hood or "Humpty Dumpty" Outdone. Home Office: RUSCO & HOLLAND, 346 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. ALLEN, QUINE & OAKES Equal Owners.... THE WORLD'S LARGEST MINSTREL SHOW. TWO BIG BANDS. A TRAIN OF CARS. ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE. TRAVELS THE YEAR ROUND A. G. ALLEN, GEO. W. QUINE, JNO. H. OAKES Agent. Manager. Treasurer WANTED—Good Musicians and Performers that double. Also good Novelty acts We use Colored talent exclusively. Address: GEO. W. QUINE, Manager, care The Free man, Indianapolis, Ind., or National Printing Co., Chicago Of the Grand Fountain U, O. T. R., owned and controlled exclusively by colored people—A first-class place of amusement—a splendid one eight stand. Large wounds to greet good plays. All colored troupes visiting the town are given a royal reception by colored citizens. Street cars from door to all parts of the city. W. S. WOODSON, CHIEF AND MANAGER "Indianapolis Two-Step" Just out. Catchey and inspiring. For Piano, Band or Orchestra. Address T. Q. BROWN Care of The Freeman, INDIANAPOIS, IND. Professional copy, with complete orchestration, sent free to professionals on receipt of late program with stamps for postage. Helms, the acting manager of the company is undoubtedly the best that has essayed that role. He has the mbred, natural talent for business, besides an efficient school training, which eminently fits him for the position he fills. Finishing this off, he has the demeanor and dignity of a gentleman, which is a quality not too much in evidence now a-day. Mrs. Jeannette Murphy Green, the solo soprano, is improving daily, and her voice is better and sweeter than ever. She has in rehearsal several new solos which she will soon be using. She sends love to J. Ed. Madame Louise Sylster, after a brief rest from solo singing, is again delighting her audiences with her choice solos. She is a contralto virtuoso, and the depth and r chness of her voice is amazing. She has a phenomenal range, at times below the treble staff, in the regions of bass; then carrying her voice through the lines and spaces she is at once in the coveted realms of the soprano register. Undoubtedly she is an artist. It would be hard to find a better exponent of the quaint, old-fashioned jubilee than Mrs E. P. Helms. Her renditions are very unique, and in the East here she is a big favorite. The Tutts, Al and Edith, are the champion grotesque cake walkers of the world, and if the verdict of the eastern public and press count for anything they are not only the champions of the earth, but could defeat the products of Mars, Jupiter, etc., should they happen to have any. Our Pennsylvania tour closes on the 15th inst., then we invade New York State. Tutt sends regards to Jim Love. From the Windy City. Chicago, Ill., Special.—Molly Williams, who has been sick for three weeks, died on the 27th of November. Her funeral was preached at Herman Church on the 30th ult., by Rev. Green. She leaves a loving mother, a kind father, a brother and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. Jane Saunders, of Lexington, Ky., is visiting her son, N. Saunders, at 215 Welis street. Miss Fannie Grason of 'dallas, Texas, is spending a few weeks with Mrs L Ducker, 20 Cedar street. Mr Geo W. Ducker has been very sick at 20 Cedar street. Mrs Daisy Wall. of 239 Chicago LEW PEYTON & HATTIE HARRIS Ragtime singin and talking comedians and grotesque Cake Walkers. Managers of good colored books write or wire us. 604 Preson Street, HOUSTON, TEX. avenue, who has been very ill, is convalescing. The Ladies' Benevolent Society was royally entertained, last Friday evening, at Mrs. L. Houston's residence, by Zack Sanders. "Pap" is an expert at entertaining the ladies. The following officers were elected by the 24th Ward Republican Club on the 27th ult. C. Hughes, president; N. W. Miller, vice-president; W. D Lillard, secretary; R. Weaver, assistant secretary; A. Price, treasurer. Resolutions indorsing the candidacy of Graeme Stewart for mayor were introduced by R. McCoomer and adopted by the club. The 23d Ward has an over production of clubs, as two clubs have been organized. Mr. Geo. W. Ramsey is president of club No. 1 and Mr. G. G. Groves is president of club No. 2. Mrs. S. E. Bell, of 568 Weiland street, served dinners Thanksgiving day to a large number of friends. Rev. J. H. Green took dinner with Dr. R. E. Manning, the 29th ult., at 748 Washington boulevard. Local Notes. Zanesville, Ohio, Special — Miss Clara Howard, of Coshocton, was the guest of Mrs. Alexander last week. The Y P. S. M. I. will give a drama entitled Dr. Cure-All at St. Paul A. M. E. New year's night. The stewardesses of St. Paul Church gave an entertainment Thanksgiving night. A very fine musical program was rendered. The Union Baptists gave a series of entertainments last week, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Quite a neat sum was realized. Mr. John Guy and Miss Elsie Norris were married Thanksgiving by Rev. Maxwell. The K. of P. will give a banquet at Olympia Hall, Dec. 27. Mrs. Frank Greek, of Springfield, is the guest of Mrs. George Qualls. Mrs. Shackleford, of Newark, was in the city last week. Mr. and Mrs. Richards, of Pittsburg, are the guests of Mrs. Self, of Maysville Pike Mrs. Rice Barnett is sick. Dr. Clinton, of Pittsburg, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton, of Linden avenue, last week. KNOW THYSELF OR THE HEARTS OF MEN By J. D. Howard. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CHAPTER XVIII, CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK. Strange to say, it seemed I was beins wafted upon the soft, balmy breezes without any effort on my part, what ever. In a short while, and quite suddenly as the music had commenced the entire band burst forth in song. It was that grandest of all hymns—"Nearer My God to Thee!" Ah! the grandeur of the melody emanating from those millions of voices, comprising that Heavenly-Choir, chanting the hymn, beggars all possible description. There appeared in sight, just ahead of us, another planet; larger than the one we had vacated; it was peopled with a multitude greater in number, perhaps, than our band contained. Just as we were about to alight upon the body, the entire mass of angels, arose in the air, and flew away, leaving the sphere deserted; save, by two, white-haired old men, with flowing beards, who were perched upon a rostrum, similar in dimensions, to that of the elevation upon which the two standard-bearers of our brigade had stood. They were both attired in pontifical apparel; their long hosry-locks, and white beards, gave them an ecclesiastical appearance, at once suggestive, and impressive. Our entire band circled, spirally, around the planet, descending lower and lower each revolution, until finally, like so many doves, we settled around the elevation, upon which the two Priestly old men were standing. One of them wore upon his face an expression, which inspired confidence at a glance, while the other, though his face did not possess the traits common to those of his neighbor, at the same time, his countenance had in it, a fatal fascination, absolutely resistless. In a short while, all was still. Every eye was strained toward the rostrum. One of the men arose and commenced a sermon. With breathless interest, I drank in every word, of his discourse. His logic was incomparable;—his rhetoric, entrancing. He dilated extensively upon the virtues of morality; and exhorted his listeners, with soulful unction, to adopt, good, and pious lives, claiming, that the end thereof, was peace, and eternal happiness! His companion, who had the face with such a beguiling expression, presented quite an opposite view of life, and its responsibilities. He maintained, that at best, life was but a fleeting spell, and should be filled with as much carnal amusement, as possible. In a most plausible and effective manner, he substantiated the theory that there was nothing to be hoped for, or desired, beyond the grave. He cried down in the most drastic terms, all that the good-man who had preceded him, had said. From the commotion throughout the vast throng, at the conclusion of each sermon, it was evident, that their adherents were equally divided. The last Speaker, in phraseology most eloquent, had painted the gilded sins of this world in such bewitching colors, that in spite of the wholesome admonitions, which had gone before, I was slowly biased to the views of the last speaker." The expression of the sinking girl's eyes conveyed a world of sorrow as she reached this portion of her narrative. It was, as though, she was vainly grasping after that which had gone from her forever! "Directly behind the roostrum of the preachers," she went on, "was a large, purple streamer, bearing the strange device—'MAIDEN-HOOD!' At the conclusion of the last discourse, every being upon the sphere, seemed to set up a wild, clamorous chatting, resembling the noise made by so many sparrows. Every thing was suddenly converted, into wildest chaos, and confusion Without warning, the globe upon which we stood, quietly PARTED IN HALF! and drifted APART! Upon one of the semi-spheres thus formed, stood the old man, in whose face and arguments had been such baneful attractions; upon the other, stood the one, whose teachings had been good and plious. Each were surrounded by their respective followings which, comprised about an equal division of the total number, that had listened to their conflicting arguments. I WAS UPON THE HALF OF THE SPHERE PRESIDED BY BY THE EXPOUNDER OF THE WORLDLY SOPHISTRY! In the distance, I could see the other half of the planet, with its occupants, receding into nothingness. Af far as I could descry the body, the towering form of the grand old man in the center of the throng about him, stood up, bold and distinct. The space between us, was as the river, that for all Eternity, would separate the good, from the bad. Back from the fast receding planet, borne upon the soft, zepher breezes, were wafted the plaintive notes of that dear old hymn, which I have had so often, years ago, in the village church, called 'My Lover of My Soul!' It thrilled me with a feeling I had never felt before; instinctively I THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER stretched out my arms in the direction from whence the sounds came, as though I fain would exchange my place, for one among the singers. But alas! the space intervening, was limitless, and quite beyond the flight of my delicate wings; a heavy sense of despair crept over me, as I realized the impossibility of spanning the distance, separating me from the holy band, which had now, passed out of my sight, and was lost in the clouds beyond. As I turned to consider, more minutely, my new surroundings, I discovered that I had increased in size, in fact, was just as I am now. The innocency of the feeling I had experienced, whilst in the habilliment of the cherub, had departed with this last transformation. Quite suddenly, all about me assumed an aspect, decidedly secular. Three of the six musicians I had observed kneeling in front of the altar, on the first planet I visited, were also upon this one; the rest, having remained with the other contingency. They soon struck up a lively, and catchy air upon their instruments; and, to my surprise, every one around me, was soon whirling about, to the sweet strains of a dreamy waltz. The music was soft and beguiling and the mindful tendencies it evoked, were contagious. I soon found my-self, plunging madly into the pleasures of the hour. We were suddenly recalled from the delicious raptures of our terpsichorean diversions, by the shrill blasts of a bugle, in the hands of the man, to whose persuasions, but a few moments before, I had yielded. In an instant, all was still. By a wave of the man's hand, we all fell upon our faces, stricken by some strange, magnetic power; and couched in deadly fear. I trembled in every limb. A feeling of awe, as though something terrible was going to occur, seemed to enthrall me. Finally, I raised my head, and glanced furtively at the being who had caused such stillness, by a simple wave of his hand, to reign, amid such a scene of revelry. One glance at that face, was sufficient to strike terror, to a stouter heart than mine. His entire countenance had under-gone some strange transfiguration. His face had assumed an expression, positively demonical, in it's hideous mockery, and cunning. In appearance, he did not seem half so old, as when he had delivered his sermon, a short while before. He was completely divested of the Priestly-garb, in which he was at first attired; and, in it's stead, appeared in a flowing robe of the brightest crimson. Even his feet were incased in material of the same hue. Two large horns protruded from either side of his head, and his eyes sparkled with a penetrating fire, that seemed to look into one's very soul. In slow, measured tones, interspersed with, low, hissing laughs, he began a discourse, more eloquent, if possible, than the one, to which I had listened before. In this he scored us most severely for our weakness, in permitting the voice of the Tempter, to lure us, within his coils; he cited in a most taunting manner, how, from the cradle, we all had lived pure and virtuous lives, only to reach—'Maiden-hood,' the most sacred period of our existence, to sacrifice all, upon the altar, of the first temptation! thereby, consigning our miserable souls, to eternal perdition! He told, how, as was shown by the different stages through which I passed, that, by nature, all were good and pure; yet, when false reasonings, and conflicting passions asserted themselves, our early chastity, and close observance of God's Statutes, was so much dross. He tantalized the miserable, wretched creatures, before him, in every possible way, by parading their various weaknesses. During his discourse, the planet upon which we lay, was slowly moving upward, and was nearing, what appeared to be, an enormous, stone, arch-way; extending on either side, as far as I could see. Under the arch, was a large, iron-gate; over this, cut in the stone, I read the words—'The Wages of Sin!' When the peculiar craft, upon which we lay, got directly along the side of this structure, like a ship landing at a dock, it stood still; and the heavy gate, opening into the interior, swung ajar. We were then bidden to rise; and, two by two, slowly filed through the passageway. Proceeding on, we finally came into a large opening, or court, a low stone-wall about three feet high, ran longitudinally across the entire place. This formed the railing of a fathomless precipice. Peering over this, I was presented with a sight, that made my blood run cold!" The girl covered her face in her hands, as though she fain would shut out from her vision, some horrible sight. She was nervous, and appeared greatly excited. Gladys quickly elevated her to a sitting posture in the bed; and propped her up with pillows, remarking as she did so: "My dear, do you not think you had better defer further account of your dream, for the present? You are weak, and further attempt at talking might cost you most dearly." Gladys was horrified, at the wild, delirious laugh, that issued from the girl's lips,—the very sound of which made her tremble—she realized at once the awful truth—the girl, was dying! Just here, she was greatly relieved by Annie, the servant-girl, opening the door, and softly entering the room. "Go down and tell the madam I desire to speak with her at once;" she said to the negress, excitedly. The expression upon her face, was one of such marked agitation, that the colored girl, suspecting something had gone amiss, hastened to do her bidding. After a moment's pause, the dying girl upon the couch continued: "Let me see, where did I leave off' Ah,—I remember. I was speaking of the horrible sight that met my gaze, when I peered down into that awful grotto. In the roaring flames, which illuminated the inky darkness below, I beheld the lost souls of countless ages; writhing in agony—! wailing, and bemoaning their fate—! crying for, 'mercy! mercy! mercy!' An answer to these pathetic appeals, came back as an echo, which, reverberated throughout the enclosure in which I stood. It cried out, in a solemn, and impressive voice: "Too late, too late!" Here, the door opened again, and the madam of the house, followed by several of the inmates, entered the room; and circled about the invalid's couch. The dying girl seemed not to have noticed her entrance; her eyes had assumed a dull, lethargic expression; apparently, she was gazing into the Great Beyond; upon whose brink, she stood. "In a short time," she went on, "each of the vast number assembled with me, in their respective turns, was sentenced for their earthly follies, and hurled into the surging flames below! "As my last misdeeds, and follies upearth, were being enumerated to me, and just before the brawny-hands of the individual, who consigned each body, to the flames below, had been placed upon me; strange to say"—, here, her voice sank almost to a whisper; for the first time since their entrance, she seemed to be aware of the presence of the persons about her. Resting her eyes upon them, (CONTINUED ON SEVENHTH PAGE.) BUSINESS MEDIUM. MRS. MARTH, the world renowned and highly celebrated business and test MEDIUM, reveals, everything. No imposition. Can be handled by the best. Marriage is a specialty. Every mystery revealed, also of absent, deceased and living friends. Removes all troubles and estrange feelings. 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Madame is the only one in the world who can tell you the story of your husband, with age and date of marriage, tells you whether the one you love is true or false. There are some persons who believe that there is a reason to come from a Medium, but such beliefs are contrary to truth. It is only from the lack of discriminion that such a conclusion can be reached. It is not everyone who placards himself or her against the truth of the facts he or she claims. And a person of any enquiring mind may ask the reason why. It is simply that these advisers do not take the trouble to understand their thoughts for a moment with acquiring the art of phenology and kindred branches that will have a tendency to make the pathway to the business clear and devoid of obstacles. It is an undeniable fact that persons will nome for advice—in full knowledge of what confronts a Medium they try their utmost deevor to dispel from their minds what the know so as to hear if it will be rehearsed by the Medium. In no case will it be "pumping," in no few cases, is the art used by many unprincipaled Mediums, but to take hold of it, it must be understood by a Master, is a matter of impossibility to most of them. And yet this can be done, and by consultin MRS. MARTH this seeming mystery become this subject has received no little attention by eminent men and even college professors. It so proves conclusively that although their infringers in our minds with "oily tongues, have not been closed to the entire profession. It takes a great deal of study to become an eminent Medium, and untiring effort, the key to the well of ap, parently unfathomable mysteries have been procured by MRS. MARTH for the benefit of a Medium, advice $1.00. Hour from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. All letters must contain stamps for answers. MRS. M. M. B. MARTH. 246 West 31st. NEW YORK CITY. The Toy Store Is Ready Bring the children. Christmas joys should start with their pleasures and the Busy Store has prepared for them in a manner that they'll not soon forget. Our toy buyer has searched the four quarters of the globe to procure new and original ideas in toys, and how well he has succeeded, you'll only know by looking here. A fairlyland of holiday brightness in this new toy store. A brilliant gathering of pleasure-giving gifts for the juvenile. The Best Lines of Juvenile Books Books for the babies, full of catchy pictures; books for all sorts of children; books for boys and girls, from 5c to $1.00 each. A great collection of books by popular authors for young people, 19c, 25c, 35c and 50c. There's always a saving in books at Wasson's THE DOLL SHOW surely has never been surpassed. Perhaps New York's great establishments may devote more space to the display of dolls, but a more complete assortment than ours can not be brought together. These dolls have not been bought helter-skelter, but were carefully selected a year ago, picked out with taste and discrimination, and the result is pretty dolls—and such a variety of them! Dolls that cry and move their eyes, blondes and brunettes, dolls that are beautifully dressed and dolls in calico and gingham, Filipinos, Porto Ricans, Mexicans, Indians, cowboys, foot-ball players, Toppers, character dolls and, oh, such gorgeous court ladies and grand dames! Then there are all of the doll houses, furniture, trunks, wardrobes and other doll needs. Every little girl in Indian-apolls must see this doll show. A Superb Assortment of Jewelry and Fancy Goods Not at all necessary to look up a jewelry store for reliable jewelry. If a thoroughly dependable house like this sells jewelry, you may rest assure that it is jewelry worth buying. But what we wish to impress upon you here is the greatness of the stock and the fact that our unusual buying facilities brings many a saving to you. The New Candy Dep't FreshlyStocked Daily The To Bring the children. O Store has prepared for them searched the four quarters of how well he has succeeded, A fairlyland of holiday pleasure-giving gifts for the The Best Books for the babies, for boys and girls, from 5c to for young people, 19c, 25c, 3 THE DOLL S surely has never been surpassed. Perh establishments may devote more space to but a more complete assortment than ou together. These dolls have not been be but were carefully selected a year ago taste and discrimination, and the result such a variety of them! Dolls that cry blondes and brunettes, dolls that are be dolls in calico and gingham, Filipinos, cans, Indians, cowboys, foot-ball players dolls and, oh, such gorgeous court ladie Then there are all of the doll house wardrobes and other doll needs. Every apolis must see this doll show. A Superb Asso Not at all necessary to look ble house like this sells jewelry, we wish to impress upon you he ing facilities brings many a savin Five gross imitation Ebony Toilet and Manicure Pieces, mounted with sterling silver ornaments, special. 500 pairs good quality rolled plate Cuff Link Buttons, worth up to $1.50 a pair; special price 75c and Sterling Silver Chain Bracelets; special value.....75 New Brooches, pretty designs of enamel end rhinestone settings; special 75c and.....50 When In D H P. WASSON & CO. HAIR SWITCHES like cut 22 inches long short stem made of black kinky hair. Sent postpaid on receipt of $1.00 60c buys a pair of black kinky hair Braids 16 inches long. 30c buys a Single Braid kinky hair 16 inches long. Bangs Hair Pin and Orna- ments of every description. Most complete line of hair goods in this country for Colored * People Send stamp for well Illustrated Catalogue. T. W. 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Here are electrical automobiles that run at break-neck speed, elevated railways with switches, electrical novelties in great variety, all sorts of iron toys, fire departments complete with working houses, punching bags, foot balls, stereoptics, musical instruments, soldier sets, forts, guns, cannons, theaters. stock farms, clowns and fancy riders, mechanical animals, billard and pool tables, almost up to life size and a lot of novelties in boys' games that will be shown only at WASSON'S this season. Next year everyone will have them, but the Busy Store is first in the field. Good quality all-leather Finger Purses, mounted with solid ster- ling silver initials, sale price... Ladies' high grade leather combi- nation Pocketbooks, all fancy leather; special values at $1.98, $1.50 and... Horn-back Alligator Chatelain Bags, with heavy double straps, $2.00 value. L'Aiglon Belts, with heavy che- nille trimmings, all new styles, at $2.50 and... $1.98 THE BUSY GROWING STORE. 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Any boy of 16 where the hair follicle or bulb is formed may cultivate a fine Mustache by nurtishing the secretive glands, which will cause the shaft to shoot forth, rich and glossy. No gentleman can appear maely without mustache and is never admired by the opposite sex. Send your order to-day and be convinced. Address LA MAORE MUSTACHE CO., NEW ORLEANS, LA., Station E. H. P. WASSON & CO. (Please Mention this Paper.) We give selections of cheviots, lamb'-s-wools, kereys, meltons, montaguacus, vicunas and gray Oxfords, which are leading fabrics this season. Bobby Dobbs has received an offer of $1,000 from the National Sporting Club, of London, to meet Dick Burge. He will accept. Frank Erne, the lightweight champion, expects to enter Columbia College, New York, and take a course in architecture. Handball, the great son of Hanover, has been sold by Milton Young, of Lexington, Ky., to the Cobham stud, in England. The sale was private. Jockey Willie Sims, who went to France about the middle of last season, rode in sixteen races, landing five winners and six seconds. He has a contract for next season, and will return to Paris in March. --- Eddie Santry, who injured his knee in his last fight with "Kid" Broad, has almost fully recovered and will be able to fight again. At the time of the injury it was announced that his fighting days were over. Memphis will make a strong bid for the big fights, which are scheduled to take place this winter and next spring. Jeffries has intimated that he will meet either Fitzsimons or Sharkey in the Tennessee metropolis. --- National Sporting Club, of London, has offered a purse of £300 and a side bet of £50 for a match between Charles McKeever and Tommy Ryan. The match will probably be arranged as Ryan is anxious to accept the terms. --- Kid Parker, of Denver, and Joe Gans, of Baltimore, have been matched for a return fight of ten rounds for a purse of $2,000. The contest will take place at the Colorado Athletic Club Denver, January 4, the winner to take all. ```markdown ``` Kid Ashe the Cincinnati light weight, broke both of his hands in his contest with Emil Sanchez at Springfield, Ill. He lost the use of the left in the third round, and of the right in the seventh. After that he was almost at the mercy of his opponent. --- Paul Pons, the French champion wrestler, bested John Piening in two straight falls, Greco-Rome style, in the Grand Central Palace, New York. Pons had all the best of it and Piening wrestled strictly on the defensive. It took 29:31 to secure the second. "Kid" Broad and Tim Callahan fought a six-round draw before the Penn Art Club, at Philadelphia, last week. Callahan made the best showing, but the contest was called a draw. Broad has not fully recovered from the terrific beating given him by Terry McGovern. 章 章 章 A friend of mine in the person of Col. W. P. Ijams, of Terre Haute, president of the Terre Haute Troting Association, has a collection of whips used by drivers in breaking records over that track. The one most prized is the whip used by Ed Geers last fall when he lowered the world's trotting record behind The Abbott. ** ** The entire racing and breeding stable of the late Marcus Daly will be sold at auction in a few weeks. This stable represents an investment in horse flesh alone of over $000,000. The stable is situated at Bitter Root, Mont. Among the prominent sires in thestring are Hamburg, Tammany Bashampton, Isidor, Ogden and Inverness. --- Phil Daly, Jr., defeated Tod Sloan in a match shoot, on Long Island. The conditions of the match were fifty live birds and a bet of $500 a side. Daly's score was 43 and Sloan's 42. The friends of the jockey were surprised at his good showing with a gun. While he had done some shooting in England, he has had little experience before the traps. --- Tommy Ryan and Jack Root have signed articles for a twenty-round contest, to decide the middleweight championship of the world. It is understood that in case of failure of the attempt of the Cincinnati Business Men's Association to match two of the heavyweights for a contest in that city, the Ryan-Root contest will be substituted. Mayor Fleischmann has consented to one big boxing contest being given in Cincinnati this winter for the purpose of clearing the indebtedness on the Saengerfest Hall. ** ** Old Sport.—"What has become of the match between Joe Walcott and Tommy Ryan?" Ned Lloyd B(oone,)—"Why-er the newspapers thought it would be out of Tommy's line of business to fight a real fighter, so they declared the bout off." I believe that the above is the true state of affairs. I did not believe that they would ever meet when I first heard of the arranged (?) match, for Ryan never fights a real fighter, and he knows only too well that Walcott would not only be content with punching off his big Rom(ing)n nose, but would knock his whole block off of him. Good judgment, Tommy, for you are a wise guy. --- Eighteen teams, comprising the crack bicycle riders of America and Europe, have already entered for the six-day race, which THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER TIME begun Sunday night, at Madison Square Garden, New York City. The teams that will race for the $10,000 in prizes are: Floyd McFarland, of San Francisco, and Harry Elkes, Glen Falls, N. Y.; Charles Miller, Chicago, and Robert Walthour, Atlanta, Ga.; Frank Waller and Will Stinson, Boston; Louis Gimm, Pittsburg, and Charles Turville, Chicago; Archie McEachern, Canada and Burns Pierce, Boston; Frank Albert, New York, and James Casey, Worcester; J. F. Colgan, Trenton, and H. E. Dickerson Beaver Meadows, Pa; John and Gus Lawson Salt Lake City; Floyd Krebs, Newark, and John R. Dubois, Brockton, Mass.; Oscar Babcock and Oscar Arsonon, New York; P. J. Lassano and Leo Maresa, Italy; L.Fritschka and Edward Lingenfelter, Chicago; Alexander and Hugh McLean, Boston; Karl Kiser and Fred Ryser, Germany; Edward Nikoden, Bohemia, and F. Hoffman Ramesch, Austria; C. Simar and J. CongolzFrance; Hipolyte Aucuturier, France, and R. Muller, Italy, and M. Fredericks and J. Fisher, Switzerland. Major Taylor was entered in this race but with crew on account of other engagements, which are doubtless more profitable to him. DOBBS DEFEATS WALL. One of the greatest fights in recent years was that fast and fierce battle at Memphis, Tenn., last week between Bobby Dobbs and Ed. Wall, both colored. Dobbs is the lightweight champion of England, and Wall is the welterweight champion of the south. The men entered the ring in the best condition; Wall weighing about 148 pounds and Dobbs about 135. The fight started off briskly and continued the same throughout. Dobbs was knocked down three times during the encounter: once in the first round, and twice in the fourth. The strongest part of the whole affair was the fact that Dobbs was floored twice after he had delivered the fatal blow to Wall—which was a terrific jolt that broken two of his ribs. Wall continued through the fifth round and retired to his corner, unable to respond to the call of time for the sixth round. Wall proved himself capable of taking lots of punishment, while Dobbs is game to the core is a very scientific fighter. --- Another pugilistic event that is attracting considerable attention from devotees of boxing is the six-round contest between Peter Maher and "Gus" Ruhlin to take place before the Penn Art Club the latter part of this month. In point of height, reach and weight Maher and Ruhlin are very evenly matched. They are not strangers by any means, having fought one of the greatest battles ever witnessed in New York before the old Lenox Athletic Club several years ago. The men punched each other for 20 rounds without either scoring a decided advantage. The bout was declared a draw. Since that time Ruhlin has shown great improvement. His crushing defeat of "Tom" Sharkey and the fine stand he made against "Bob" Fitzsimmons have convinced many experts of his ability to defeat Maher, and it is probable that the Akron man will be the favorite in the betting. But Maher will not want for friends. In spite of his different reverses in the prize ring he is still popular and has a large following. He is regarded as a dangerous man because of his great hitting power; he always seems to "have a punch with him," and is liable to land a knockout blow when least expected. KNOW THYSELF (CONTINUED FROM SIXTH PAGE.) she did not again remove them; but, slowly continued: "in this eventful moment, my thoughts went out to the Author of my shame! As the claiming hands of the grim-faced Executor closed upon me—" she raised her-self up in the bed, and stared at the inmates around her, as though she was trying to read something in their faces; "and I was raised high into the air, above his head, I—I—awoke: and found it all, a—a-dream!" With wild distorted eyes she fell heavily back among the pillows; only to spring up, immediately, to a sitting posture; shrieking the most horrible screams; fighting the air with her hands; wildly exclaiming: "Save me—! save me! Do not let him touch me!—see, tis he,—the very same—!" With one fearful contortion of the emaciated body, she sank back upon the bed, and, a moment later, some mother's darling, some father's joy, in her fearful surroundings, a house of Shame! had passed away. Cleo Wesley, was dead! [To Be Continued.] Notice. The Freeman has secured for the benefit of its many subscribers the exclusive right of the Bohannan's Music Co.'s latest success. C. H. cake walk and two-step, as Mr. Bohannan is one of our able colored writers and publishers we feel that every reader of The Freeman should have a copy of our own brothers publication. Hoping it may encourage others to soon follow in BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent in 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guard, we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask lately agree to forfeit $50.00 if you if they were not true to all we cla- several years under this guarantee, who has used Ozono has been satisfied 20,000 people are to-day using recommendes Ozono as the King of take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kins some Hair. It will make short, hair your head of all itching, worrying s and Scurf can not live after Ozono h from falling out. It will restore gra- h hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a remedies to straighten hair, but you to use hot irons. Friends, do not life of the hair, and cause it to drow outside assistance. Nothing but O straight forever. You can stop the the hair are seen in a day or two af- tire. The price of Ozono is 50c. a be this liberal offer, which is good at a to us, enclosing with it the sum of a four large boxes of Ozono and one which makes black skin bright, rou- sk skin diseases. Also removes all fa- small-pcx pits. We will also include Food—Nature's great beautifier—re- and all facial blemishes; makes the younger. We will also include one package absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, iron-clad guarantee to do all that. Now, we ask you a plain question, $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with to all we claim for them? We is guarantee, and we are glad it has been satisfied in every respect. One-day using our preparations, at the King of all Hair Tonics. On Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, take short, harsh hair long and short, worrying scalp diseases. Itch after Ozone has been applied. I will restore gray hair to its nature. Let us make a statement. Many hair, but when they send the Friends, do not use hot irons; use it to drop out. Ozone stains nothing but Ozone is necessary; can stop the use at any time. day or two after the first application is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do it is good at any time: Cut out the sum of One Dollar, and wipe and one large bottle of Elon bright, rough skin soft and removes all facial imperfections, will also include one fancy jar of beautifier—removes wrinkles, mises; makes the old look young. Make one package of our celebrated LLY PURE, and no soap but a which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozone has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozone as the King of all Hair Tonies. Ozone will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozone has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozone straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozone is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. Name..... House, No. Street..... City. County..... State. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. his walks. We as a race are fast getting to the front and while we have one colored music publishing house, we feel it our duty to place his music at least before our own people and have secured the write of his latest, a regular 50c. copy of 4 pages and a beautiful title page in 5 colors a nice flowing melody and witty words, as for a march or two-step it is second to none and we know there is no lover of a nice march or two-step for piano will call their repertoire complete without the above composition now at this office and will be sent to any address post paid for 10 cents just to save postage and this ad. Please write name plainly and order at once; be the first to introduce this new piece in your locality. Address all orders to The Freeman Indianapolis, Ind. CURLY HAIR MADE STRAIGHT BY THE TAKES FROM LIFE. BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. WONDER LIL COOKERY --- guante to do all that is claimed for it, or you a plain question—would we absore dissatisfied with our preparations, for them? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one d in every respect. Our preparations, and every purchaser will Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively wear, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble-hair long and straight. It will cure scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, has been applied. It will stop your hair hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising that they send the preparation they tell us use hot irons; they will burn up the out. Ozono straightens without any ozono is necessary, and the hair stays use at any time. The good effects on the first application. bite—4 boxes do the work. We make time: Cut out this coupon and send one Dollar, and we will forward to you large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, with skin soft and plant, and cures all imperfections, and actually removes one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin moves wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, the old look young and the young look of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is and no soap but a pure soap should ever 300 Active Men and W GOOD AGENTS MAKE FROM $25 TO OUTFIT $1. WRITE FOR TERRI A new Society whose object is to and intellectually. Twelve degrees, do 2, "The House of Legion," 3, "The House department is the first degree of the Royal years may join for 25c; the dues be paying sick and death claims. For AD charter members, $1.50; Dues, $3. From $100 to $1200; one half pay. No other assessments made for any par cost of setting up a lodge is paid, remain to loan or engage in business, mercantile per Charter member; for his or her service Supreme members, 5c per capita. NATIONAL OFFICERS: Rev. G. W. Hardimon, A new Society whose object is to unite the Colored Race of the world, numerically, financially and intellectually. Twelve degrees, divided into 4 departments, called Houses: "The Royal House," 2, "The House of Legion," 3, "The House of Peace" 4, "The Supreme Council." The Juvenile department is the first degree of the Royal House, in which Boys and Girls from the age of 7 to 12 years may join for 25c; the dues being 10c per month. They control their own treasury in paying sick and death claims. For Adults, male, and Female, members: Admission Fee, $2.50 charter members, $1.50; Dues, $3.65 per year. Death Assesses, 50c. Death Benefits, From $100 to $1200; one half paid immediately and the remainder within 30 days thereafter. No other assessments made for any purpose. Annual dues paid from treasury. All money, after the cost of setting up a lodge is paid, remains in the Treasury of the same at the disposal of its members to loan or engage in business, mercantile or manufactory, at their option. Cost for organizing 30c per Charter member; for his or her service. Charter and outfit $12.00; Emblems $3.00; Flag $2.50. Supreme members, 5c per capita. Dr.Joseph H. Ward OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 a.m., 1 to 3 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m. OFFICE AND RESIDENCE 4954 Indiana Ave., INDIANAPOLIS New 'Phone 1974 | Old Phone 1-6490 Choice Groceries And Meats Fresh Oysters received Daily. Give us a call at our new store. M C. SHEA & CO 214-216 N. Ill. St. 201-203 Ind. Ave. Telephones—Old 826. New 800 TRADE-MARK. BEFORE. AFTER CHRISTOPHER E. NOLA WILLIAMS, N.Y. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U. S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: **Boston Chemical Company:** Dear Sirs, You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a s that my hair is already straight and grow A last word. OZONO is absolutely cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. you can use it to secure a glossy lon "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and day we receive your order. BOST 31 Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. Boston Chemical Co., 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you §1.00, for which please send at once the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical S. (1 pint) Odor, worth 50c. 1 Total, $4.00. Name Street..... County..... If you want 4 lots like above, send $3 no coupon, let her write her name on a p when you send your order. and Women Wanted to $25 TO $60 PER WEEK. L TERRITORY AT ONCE. The 1 It is to unite the Colored Race of the w degrees, divided into 4 departments, called the Royal House, in which boys and dues being 10c. per month. They co For Adults, male, and Female, member dues, $3.65 per year. Death Assesse half paid immediately and the remain any purpose. Annual dues paid from tre ed, remains in the Treasury of the same mercantile or manufactory, at their option her service. Charter and outfit $12.00 oita. G. W. Hardimon commander, Vice. H. D. D. Ow D. Chi cage, Ill. Treasurer, W. M. Porter, retaiy, Mrs. Rachel S. Hardimon, Information, Mrs. M. Gateman, Roy, W. H. Thompson, Chicago III Lafayette, Ind. John Artis. Paris, atty-at-law, Indianapolis, Ind. J. H. st. room, Chicago, Ill. For intris Geo, L. Knox, Indianapolis, Ind. Wanted to Organize Lodges. WEEK. ANCE. Colored Race of the world, numerically, financially departments, called Houses: "The Royal House" 4, "The Supreme Council." The Juvenile dean which Boys and Girls from the age of 7 to 12 month. They control their own treasury in and Female, members: Admission Fee, $2.50 per. Death Assessments, 50c. Death Benefits, timely and the remainder within 30 days thereafter. Dues paid from treasury. All money, after the treasury of the same at the disposal of its members factory, at their option. Cost for organizing 30c or outfit $12.00; Emblems $3.00; Flag $2.50. treasurer, W. M. Porter, Indianapolis Ind.; Pinnacle-see Miss Mary Granger, Greencastle, Ind.; Secy. bureau of Thompson, Chicago Ill., Wardens: Rev. Chas. S. Morgan and John Artis, New York, Council: Mrs. Gaily Bentol, Indianapolis, Ind. J. H. Simms, att-yat-law, 80 Dearborn Chicago, Ill. For further information address with stamp Information. PUBLISHING DEPT: Geo. P. Stewart, Indianapolis, Ind. 4 Boxes of Ozone, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. cage, III, Treasurer, W. M. Porter, Indianapolis, Ind.; Financial-secretary, Y. W. Porter, Greenwood, Ind.; Sec. Burrows of Administration, Miss Mary Gray, Chicago, 336 30th-st, Chicago, Ill.; Chaplains, Rev. W, H. Thompson, Chicago, Ill.; Wardens: Rev. Chas. S. Morgan, Lafayette, Ind, John Artis, Paris, Ill.; Council: Hon. Gurley Brewer, att'y-at-law, Indianapolis, Ind., Illinois, att'y-at-law, Dearborn room, Indianapolis, Ind., further information, the Society of Information, PUBLISHING DEPT: Geo P. Stewart Geo L, Keo, Indianapolis, Ind. Deafness Cannot be Cured by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the car. There is only one way to cure Deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is the result of the mucous lining of the Eustacian Tube. When this tube gets inflamed you have a humming sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is not inflamed the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases can be caused by this condition but an unaffected condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by eartrum) that cannot be cured by Hall's Cataract Cure. Send for F. J. OHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Drugists. 75c. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Telephone 1585 Edw. E. Tyner, Prop DomesticLaundry Main Office. 131 N. Illinois St. Laundry work not called for in Thirty Days will be sold to pay charges. Fire and theft at risk of patrons. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. --- --- Boston Chemical Company ; Here is another: BEFORE AFTER MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. MISS BESSIE POWERS, M383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. REDUCED TO $1.00 BLACK SKIN REMOVER COPYRIGHTED. BEFORE. AFTER. A PEACH-Like complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person to a light brown or person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two lighter will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but blushes on the face and neck. It will not require if used as directed, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, and scars. Will not harm liver spots without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. The directions and instructions are on the back cover and or send Post-Office Money Order, Express Money Order, Register Letter, or we will send C.I.O. D. Packed so that no one will know content except receiver. 128% W. Broad St., Bldg. W., (Established 1853 Sote Agents BUTTERICK PATTERNS Indiana's Great Dry Goods Emporium. Some Suitable Suggestions For he Holidays Umbrellas For Holiday Gifts Ladies umbrellas tight roll union taffetta case and tassel with a fine assortment of handles in- cluding pearl silver deposit pear and bow knobs silver and gold mounted also silver mounted woods and Princess handles.....$2.00 A better grade of silk umbrellas tape edge taffetta also fine union serge.with good assortment of all the best style handles.....$3.75 The largest line of ladies' um- brellas we have ever shown for $5.00. They are all silk, tape edge taffetta also Laventine silk with beautiful line of handles. Men's full size 28-in. laventine silk umbrella with an assort- ment of Horn silver mounted also bosswood and furze handle with heavy silver mount- ings..... $3.75 —Right of Entrance. Things of Celluloid The prettiest assortment in the city—more novelties, prices less than elsewhere. Toilet sets 98c to $8.50 a special at..... $1.25 Collar and cuff boxes 75c to $3.98 a special at..... $1.00 Work boxes, manicure sets, shaving sets, glove and handkerchief boxes, work baskets, photo holders, china smokers sets, etc. Art Department Pin cushions basket style each.....10c Beautiful line of trimmed pin cushions a few 500 fancy colored pillow tops, special.....19c New line pillow tops ready for use. —Second Floor Perfumes An Acceptable Gift. All the popular odors in fancy boxes and bottles from 10c up Colgate's assorted odors, a 25c Woodland violet . . . 10 to 25c Ebony brushes, silver mounted, Hat brush-s . . . 25 to 50c Military Hair brushes, a piec. 75c —Center Aisle Gifts of Jewelry Very Appropriate. Gold plated link cuff buttons, all prices, special, a piece...25c Brooches, an endless assortment, choice of a new lot...25c Sterling silver, Nethersole brace- lets, each...48c Sterling silver chain bracelets, each...75c Sterling silver chain pin sets at...50c Beaded Chatailaines, black or gray or steel beads...84 75 Men's warranted, rolled gold watch chains, each...88c Fifteen Diamond rings, left out of the lot of 50. They are bargains. Don't miss them. The price, each...82 50 —Center Aisle. Some Holiday Suggestions From Cloak Department. Fancy silk and wool shawls, Flannelette and Eiderdown Dressing Sacques, Cashmere and Silk Tea Gowns, Silk Waists, new shades, Ostrich Feather Boos, —Second Floor. Pettis Dry Goods Co. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ..CITY NOTES.. Mrs. Amanda Hill is visiting at Vincennes Mrs. Charles Humble spent a week in Cincinnati. Mrs. G. W. Moore has returned from Logansport. John Coates will remove his family to Omaha, Neb. Joseph Hunter, of Cairo, Ill., is visiting his parents in this city. Mrs. Bell Wallace will spend the holidays here with relatives. Rev. J. W. Carr is conducting a series of meetings in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Eliza Bunker has returned from a visit to relatives at Nashville. Mrs. Edward White has returned from a visit to relatives in Dunreith. Mr. David Jenkins, of Terre Haute, Ind , was in the city last week. Mrs. Lucinda Bates, of Terre Haute will take medical treatment here. Mrs. Lnella Jordan has returned to the city, after two years' absence. The third of the Metropole's series of dances takes place Thursday evening. Mrs. Lucy Baker, of Louisville, is visiting her brother at North Indianapolis. Rev. R. R. Downs, of Georgia, the new pastor of Bethel church in this city. Mrs. Lucretia Knox has returned from a visit to her parents at Shelbyville, Ky. Mrs. Lida Hay went to Cincinnati, Saturday to attend the funeral of a relative. Mrs. Margaret Howe has returned from Somerset, Ky., where she went to bury her father. Miss Hortense Parker went to visit her mother in Ripley, O., before returning to St. Louis, her home. Fred Hord formerly of The Freeman force, but now employed on the Noblesville, Ind., Ledger was in the city Sunday. Rev. W. H. Patterson has been elected State Missionary by the Executive Board of the General and Eastern Association of Baptists. The board of directors of the Alpha Home met at Ailen Chapel Thursday afternoon. A new kitchen is being added to the home. Dr. Joseph Ward and S. E. Givens went to attend the Y. M. C. A. State Convention at New Albany, Dec. 6-10. They represent the newly organized Y. M. C. A. praying band. Miss Anna Well and Miss Emma Stricklen royally entertained a large number of friends at No 580 Roa.oke street last Thursday night. They were assisted by Mrs. Geo. Jessie. Frank Lindsay, a well-known contractor, and a leader in Masonic circles, died Tuesday at his home in North Senate avenue, after only three days illness. He leaves a wife and son. A farewell reception, under the special direction of the trustees of Bethel A. M. E. church, was given the Rev. C. W. Newton, at the parsonage, Thursday evening, Willis Kersey directed the affair. The Woman's Mite Missionary Society of St. Paul Temple, was entertained at the church parsonage. 2434 Baltimore avenue, Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 2:30 to 10 p.m. Mrs A. Farmer read a paper on home missions. Quarterly meeting at St. Paul A. M. E. Temple to-morrow. Rev. M. Lewis P. E., will conduct services. Rev. E. L. Gilliam of Simpson Chapel will preach at 3 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to pastors and their congregations. The Y. M. C. A. Prayer Band's service at Mt. Zion Baptist church was well attended. The Rev. J. Harris presided. The band will meet to-morrow at the Second Christian church. S G. Givens is president, R. J. Person secretary The Rev. Hurley has organized a Woman's Galveston Relief Club, with twenty-five members. At its meeting at Allen Chapel, last Monday afternoon, it was reported that clothing and provistons sufficient to make a creditable shipment were on hand, and will be forwarded this week. The executive boards of the Indiana General Baptist Association, the Eastern Indiana Baptist Association and the Baptist State Sunday-school Association held joint sessions at the Second Baptist Church last Tuesday week. The sessions were open to the public at night. The women of the church served dinner at the church to the visiting ministers. Gibson Lodge, United Brothers of Friendship, elected the following officers Monday night for the ensuing year: Worthy master, James Pittman; door master, Robert Durrett; financial secretary, Abram Burris; recording secretary, Engene Baker; treasurer, W. R. Boyd; trustees, James Primus, Louis Baker, William Thompkins; senior marshal, Earthen Pittman, Jr., marsal, James Tansey; senior commander, Jacob Smith; chaplain, Andrew Jackson; inner sentinel, Louis Logan, outer sentinel, H. McCloudy. TO THE LADIES! Mrs. Green has opened a Dress, Cutting and Sewing School. The latest improved tailor system of cutting taught. 1211 Lewis Street, half square outh of Columbia avenue car line. "INCURABLE" HEART DISEASE SOON CURED. During the last two or three years very great improvement has been made in the treatment of diseases of the heart. Cases formerly considered incurable now readily yield to new remedies. The well known specialist in treating heart diseases, Franklin Miles, M. D., LL.B., of Chicago, will send $2.50 worth of his new Special Treatment free to any of our afflicted readers. This liberal offer is for the purpose of demonstrating the unusual curative powers of his new Treatments for heart troubles, such as short breath, pain in the side, oppression in the chest, irregular pulse, palpitation, smothering spell, puffing of the ankels or drops. They are the result of twenty-five years of careful study, extensive research, and remarkable experience in treating diseases of the heart, stomach and nerves, which often complicate each case. The Treatments are prepared expressly for each patient, as the result is very much more certain and satisfactory. Few physicians have such confidence in their remedies. And there is no reason why all afflicted persons should not avail themselves of this liberal offer. No death comes more suddenly than that from heart disease. Thousands die unnecessarily each year because most physicians do not understand these cases. Mrs. Frank Smith, of Chicago, was cured of heart dropy, after five leading physicians had given her up. Mr. Keister, of Chicago, was cured after failure of ten able physicians. A thousand references to, and testimonials from, Bishops, Clergymen, Bankers Farmers, and their wives will be sent free on request. These include many who have been cured after from five to twenty or more physicists and professors had pronounced them "incurable." Among them are H. A. Groce, 504 Mountain St., Elgin, Ill.; Mrs Sophie Snowberg, No 282 21st, Ave., S. Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. A. P. Colburn, Blessing, Ia.; Mrs. M. B. Morelan, Rogers, O., the presidents of two medical colleges, etc. Send at once to Franklin Miles, M D., LL. B., 209 State St., Chicago, Ill., for free treatment before it is too late, and please mention this paper. The Buffalo's Meet. Members of the Buffalo's Lodge met in their club rooms in Indiana Ave., Monday evening of this week and held their annual election of officers at which the following persons were elected: Mike Wells, prelate; Charles Love, vice prelate; Chaplin Carter, financial secretary; Adam Miller chaplain; Archie Greathouse, treasurer. The lodge was found in a healthy condition. Chaplin Carter, Sect. Address 220 Indiana-Ave. Notice. The Indianapolis Freeman will be sold by the newsboys on the streets of Springfield, Ill., every Saturday and Sunday, and at the news stand E. L. Rogers agent. Get Married. Address of ladies and gentlemen of all nationality who wish to correspond for pleasure or with a view to marrying. Address 10c. three for 25 cts., send money or stamps. Address to Box 121. Liberty Center, Henry, Co., Ohio. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. For sale cheap, Cash or easy terms, two vacant lots on West Eleventh street just West of Brooke street: Price $150 each. A. J. Van Deinse 219 Lemcke Block. Attorney J. A. Bryant formerly of New York is now located in room 387 Lemcke Building. All business promptly attended to. SEATON THE HATTER Has all the latest style Hats, 29 North Pennsylvania street. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drugists refund the money if it falls to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box. 25c. Worth Knowing. The refined and delicate odor of the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow makes it the pleasantest preparation to use for straightening the hair. Besides it does the work just right and always gives perfect satisfaction. It makes the hair straight, soft and beautiful. Warranted harmless, Only 50 dollars sold by the company, press paid, one bottle for 65 cents. Address Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. WANTED--Position BY a young man about twenty-five years of age. 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St.; INDIANAPOLIS, IND Ladies' and Gents' Gold Filled Watches elegant Stock, Solid Gold Jewelry Roll Plate Jewelry Clocks and Cut-Glass Roger's Knives and Forks and Spoons We have the best Stock in this City and the lowest Prices Come and see us before you buy your Xmas goods. BROSNAN BROS. Great sale of Christmas FURS, CLOAKS and WAISTS. This is an "Auto" coat the very la- test out fine kersey, worth $22.50 for. Great Bargain coats for $3.98 and $14.95 $5.00 S BROSNAN BROS. George W. Sheets et al State of Indiana, Marion Co. ty, ss; vs Court of Marion Co. Hir'm A. Richardson et al in the State of Ind., No. 10701 Complaint title BE IT KNOWN, that on the 10th day of December, 1900, the above named plaintiffs, by their attorneys, filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Indiana, their complaint against the above named defendants and the said plaintiff having also filed in said Clerk the affidavit of the unknown head and upon diligent Inquiry the evidence of the said defendants Hiram A. Richardson the unknown heirs of Hiram A. Richardson deceased. Polly Ann Richardson and the unknown head are down and upon diligent Inquiry cannot be ascertained and they are believed to be non-residents of the State of Indiana; that said action is to quiet the plaintiff and the said defendants and each of them are necessary parties thereto and whereas said plaintiff ha ing by endorsement on said complaint required said defendant to pay the fee and to furn thereto on the 15th day of February, 1900. NOW. THEREFORE. By order of said Court, said defendants last above named are hereby plaintiff against them and t. a unless they appear and answer or demur thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 15th day of February, 1801, the case being the 11th judgment of a term of said Court, to b begun and held at the Court House in the City of Indianaapolis, on the lst Monday in February, 1801. With complaint and the matter and things, therein contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in their absence. GEORGE B. ELLOTT, Clerk. A. L. CGG, Attorney for Plaintiff. H.Baldwin manufacturer. 145-147 N Pennsylvania O YOU LOVE HEAL D.H.Balc Manufacturer. 145 DO YOU LO Manufacturer. 145-147 N Pennsylvania St. DO YOU LOVE HEALTH? J. L. J. HAYDEN Proprietor and Manufacturer of The J. P. Kerr Indian Medicine 620 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore, Md. in the Toy Line DO in the Toy Line WE EXCEE ALL DISPL DOLLS, SUCH BEAUTIES FOR SO LITTLE MONEY. BOOKS For the Children, the Best 25 offered. Comes in about 7 Titles. 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TELEPHONE Be A Look Any The intending purchaser and the person who "is just so rally welcome here. We like to show our good of them. We know there's no more elegant, worth jewelry stock anywhere in this vicinity, and we know are the lowest of the low. Whether you are in the buying mood or not, come in a away. R.L. ROST, Diamond Merchants 15 NORTH ILL. Remember, the Bates House is Just Across the Street From Skin and Woolly Tovs for the Little Tots. Mechanical Toys in Endless Variety. EVERYTHING UP TO DATE IN OUR TOY DISPLAY. Store Open Evenings. Christmas Greens ...and TREES Huntington & Page, Seedsmen 130 AND 132 E. MARKET STREET. TELEPHONE 129 Take A Look Anyway Both the intending purchaser and the person who "is just shopping" are equally welcome here. We like to show our goods—we are proud of them. We know there's no more elegant, worthy, up-to-date jewelry stock anywhere in this vicinity, and we know that our prices are the lowest of the low. Whether you are in the buying mood or not, come in and take a look anyway. CARL L. ROST, Diamond Merchant 15 NORTH ILLINOIS STREET Remember, the Bates House is Just Across the Street From Us. pocket receives the same treatment as the man who owns a bank We take as much pains in selling our $2 00 Iron Beds as the $20 00 ones, or in selling a $10.00 Sideboard as one for $50.00 ATTRY US on a SMALL C That is the best way to find out. We have everything for the comfort of a home. JAMES I. STON 131 W. Washington St. JUST TRY US on a SMALL ORDER That is the best way to find out. We have everything for the comfort of a home. JAMES I. STONE, 131 W. Washington St. ALL HIGH GRADE PIANOS WE SAVE YOU RETAIL DEALER'S PROFIT... GET OUR PRICES CASH OR PAYMENTS..... WE OFFER YOU SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS THIS MONTH. dwinctCo. 5-147 N Pennsylvania St. OVE HEALTH? If, so consult the Indian Herb Medicine Man, L J. Hayden, Manufacturer of the J KERR Medicines, 620 N. Euwat Sw. 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